DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognized May 2025 as Foster Care Month
Delaware lawmakers recognized May 2025 as Foster Care Month and encouraged residents to honor foster families and young people in care.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized May 2025 as Foster Care Month, drawing attention to foster families and the young people in their care.
Lawmakers encouraged all Delaware residents to praise foster families and young people in foster care during May 2025 and throughout the year.
Argument forPublic recognition could help more Delawareans notice foster families’ work and the needs of young people in care.
Argument againstThe resolution recognizes families’ work, but families who need practical support might receive no direct help from it.
More detail
Delaware lawmakers recognized a month to honor foster families. The recognition covers Delaware and highlights foster families and young people in care. The recognized month is May 2025.
Lawmakers encouraged residents to commend foster families and young people in foster care. The encouragement is for all Delaware residents. The resolution encourages praise; it does not require residents to act. The encouragement applies during May 2025 and throughout the year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 8Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- May 8Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 8Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber