Designates September as "Kinship Care Month" in New Jersey to recognize kinship caregivers.
The bill designates September of each year as "Kinship Care Month" in New Jersey 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. The month aims to raise awareness of the work done by kinship caregivers, child welfare professionals, service providers, volunteers, and community members to support children in kinship care arrangements.
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