S. Res. 147 (Agreed to Senate) — 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)

supports the designation of May 2013 as “National Foster Care Month”;

(2)

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

(3)

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

(4)

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

(5)

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

(6)

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

(7)

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

(8)

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 children brought into the foster care system; and

(E)

facilitate the successful transition into adulthood for children who “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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