Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR390

Introduced
5/6/25  

Caption

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, or at risk of entering, the foster care system.

Impact

According to the resolution, there were approximately 369,000 children living in foster care in 2022, with many entering and waiting for adoption without stable connections to family or community. It emphasizes the need for permanency for children in the system and recognizes that children of color face greater challenges, including longer stays in foster care and lower rates of reunification with biological families. By bringing forward this resolution, Congress aims to highlight these disparities and the urgent need for reform.

Summary

House Resolution 390 recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in the foster care system. The resolution not only seeks to acknowledge the efforts of foster parents, social workers, and advocates but also calls upon Congress to implement policies that improve the lives of children currently in or at risk of entering the system. The model of support foster care is based on the premise that all children deserve a safe, loving, and permanent family environment.

Contention

While the resolution is largely supportive of the foster care system, it acknowledges that more effort is needed to improve outcomes for all children involved. Notable points of contention could arise regarding the resources allocated to foster care services, the effectiveness of current policies in achieving permanency, and the specific measures Congress should take to address the need for enhanced preventative and support services for families at risk. Additionally, the focus on educational stability and emotional support for foster children promises to foster further debates on implementation and funding.

Call_to_action

The resolution encourages states and localities to invest in preventive and postpermanency services, which are essential for providing stable and loving homes for children in foster care. This reinforces the role of community involvement in addressing the systemic issues within the welfare system, advocating for better outcomes not just for children, but for families as well.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR349

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, or at risk of entering, the foster care system.

US SR706

A resolution 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.

US SR280

A resolution 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.

US HR1572

Honoring the selfless acts of adoption, fostering, and unconditional love by Bishop W.C. Martin, First Lady Donna Martin, and the Bennett Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Possum Trot, Texas, toward the children in their community, and recognizing families across America who strive to foster, adopt, and better the lives of vulnerable children in the foster care system.

US HR1556

Supporting the designation of October as "Foster Youth Voice Month" and encouraging public awareness and participation in events and initiatives organized by youth in foster care.

US HB10478

To ensure that foster children are able to use their Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income benefits, and other assets and benefits to address their needs and improve their lives.

US HR1577

Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

US HR1598

Designating November 2024 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

US HCR132

Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024, as "National Caregiving Youth Week" to raise awareness and encourage national recognition of children and adolescents under 18 years of age who serve as a primary or secondary caregiver for family or household members.

US HR509

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the rights of youth in the foster care system.

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