AJR56

Designates September of each year as "Kinship Care Month" in New Jersey.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey AJR56 designates September as "Kinship Care Month" to recognize kinship caregivers.

New Jersey AJR56 designates September of each year as "Kinship Care Month" to recognize the importance of kinship caregivers and showcase the accomplishments of children supported through kinship arrangements. Kinship care involves temporary or permanent care provided by a relative or close family friend in place of a child’s biological parents. This resolution highlights the benefits of kinship care, such as maintaining familial and cultural connections, providing stability and safety, and reducing trauma from family separation.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging and Human Services Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee