Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3122-3123)
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Why This Matters
This resolution recognizes May 2025 as National Foster Care Month to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system and encourages Congress to improve their lives through new policies.
If you know a foster child or parent, this resolution highlights their challenges and the need for community support and policy changes.
Who this affects
Children in foster care · Foster parents
What does this resolution do?
1There are approximately 368,530 children currently living in foster care in the United States.
2In 2022, over 186,600 youths entered the foster care system, with more than 108,877 awaiting adoption at the year's end.
3The resolution supports May 31, 2025, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day to honor the efforts of foster parents.
