DelawareDelaware lawmakers honor Children & Families First in May 2026
Delaware lawmakers recognized Children & Families First for serving children and families and urged residents to mark foster care and mental health awareness months in May 2026.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized Children & Families First for its work with children and families. They also thanked its leaders, staff, volunteers, and the families it serves.
Lawmakers encouraged Delaware residents to mark May 2026 as National Foster Care Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month and support groups like Children & Families First.
Argument forPublic recognition could help Delaware residents notice groups that support children in foster care and young people with mental health needs.
Argument againstFamilies who need help now may see little direct change because the resolution encourages support but makes no commitment to provide services.
More detail
The House and Senate recognized and praised Children & Families First. The recognition concerns the group's work with children and families across Delaware. The resolution links this recognition to two awareness months in May 2026.
The General Assembly encouraged Delaware residents to mark both awareness months and support groups that serve families. The request is directed to all Delaware residents and names groups like Children & Families First. The awareness months are in May 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 12Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 12Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- May 12Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- May 12Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 2nd Chamber
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