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 policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

This resolution recognizes National Foster Care Month and calls attention to the struggles children in foster care face. It encourages Congress to take steps that make life better for these children, like improving support and outcomes for kids and families involved in the system .

It is mainly about raising awareness. It does not create new programs or funding. Instead, it urges leaders to focus on policies that help children in foster care thrive and succeed .

• Who is affected: Children in foster care, their families, and caregivers
• What it does: Recognizes National Foster Care Month and encourages policy improvements to support these children
• Why it matters: Brings national attention to the needs and challenges of children in foster care
• When: During National Foster Care Month, as formally recognized by this resolution