119th Congress
S.Res. 737

Recognizes May 2026 as National Foster Care Month

The Senate names May 2026 National Foster Care Month and May 31, 2026 National Foster Parent Appreciation Day, and calls for policies to improve life for children in foster care.

  • Designates May 2026 as National Foster Care Month
  • Designates May 31, 2026 as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day
  • Notes about 331,747 children were in foster care in the United States
  • Says about 15,030 young people left foster care in 2025 without a permanent family

Adopted by the Senate

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