DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognized May 2026 as Foster Care Month
Delaware lawmakers recognized May 2026 as Foster Care Month to honor foster families and young people in care across the state.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized May 2026 as Foster Care Month statewide. They encouraged residents to honor foster families and young people in care during May and throughout the year.
Argument forRecognition could help foster families and young people feel seen and draw more community attention to their experiences.
Argument againstRecognition may do little to meet foster families’ need for support because the resolution only encourages people to praise them.
More detail
The Delaware General Assembly recognized May 2026 as Foster Care Month and encouraged residents to commend foster families and young people in care. The recognition applies across Delaware and honors foster families and young people in foster care. The recognition is for May 2026. The encouragement extends 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
- 2026
- May 7Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 7Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- May 7Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- May 7Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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