Expresses support for designating September 2026 as "National Kinship Care Month".
The bill expresses support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Kinship Care Month." It highlights the importance of kinship care, where children are raised by relatives such as grandparents, siblings, or godparents. The bill recognizes the significant role kinship caregivers play in providing stable and loving homes for children, often due to circumstances like parental death, incarceration, or disability. It also emphasizes the need for policies and support to improve the lives of children in kinship care and to honor the dedication of kinship caregivers.
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