HRES 694
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Kinship Care Month".
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This resolution designates September 2023 as National Kinship Care Month to recognize the vital role that relatives – such as grandparents, siblings, and godparents – play in raising children. It highlights the significant number of children in kinship care arrangements and the challenges faced by these caregivers, as well as the positive impact of kinship care on children’s well-being. The resolution also calls for congressional action to improve support for kinship families and related programs.
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