119th (2025–2027)
S.Res. 250
This Senate resolution designates May 2025 as National Foster Care Month to raise awareness about the challenges facing children in the foster care system and encourage Congress to improve policies for these vulnerable youth. The resolution affects approximately 368,530 children currently living in foster care across the United States, along with the foster parents, social workers, and advocates who support them. It highlights concerning statistics, including that about 18,538 youth aged out of foster care in 2022 without permanent family connections, children in care experience an average stay of 22.6 months, and many face educational instability with frequent school changes. The resolution also designates May 31, 2025, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day to recognize those providing care. While this resolution contains no funding provisions or binding requirements, it serves as a formal acknowledgment of ongoing challenges and encourages continued congressional action to support prevention services, family reunification efforts, and better outcomes for youth transitioning out of care.