H. Res. 203 (Introduced in House) — Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.

(1)

recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children face in the foster-care system;

(2)

encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system;

(3)

supports the designation of National Foster Care Month;

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acknowledges the special needs of children in the foster-care system;

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recognizes foster youth throughout the United States for their ongoing tenacity, courage, and resilience while facing life challenges;

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acknowledges the exceptional alumni of the foster-care system who serve as advocates and role models for youth who remain in care;

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honors the commitment and dedication of the individuals who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to children in the foster-care system; and

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reaffirms the need to continue working to improve the outcomes of all children in the foster-care system through parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) and other programs designed to—

(A)

support vulnerable families;

(B)

invest in prevention and reunification services;

(C)

promote adoption in cases where reunification is not in the best interests of the child;

(D)

adequately serve those children brought into the foster-care system; and

(E)

facilitate the successful transition into adulthood for children that “age out” of the foster-care system.

Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.

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