Designates November as "New Jersey Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.
The bill designates November of each year as "New Jersey Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month." It highlights the prevalence of homelessness among children and youth, noting that 29% of unaccompanied homeless youth have spent time in foster care. The bill aims to raise awareness to encourage support for programs helping children and youth overcome homelessness. The Governor is authorized to issue an annual proclamation for the observance.
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