VermontVermont recognizes May 2026 as National Foster Care Month
The resolution recognizes May 2026 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy to a state child and family services official.
What it does
Vermont’s General Assembly recognizes May 2026 as National Foster Care Month, drawing attention to foster families and young people in care.
The Secretary of State is directed to send a copy of the resolution to Vermont’s child and family services office.
Argument forRecognizing foster families and young people preparing to leave care could draw more attention to their roles and support needs.
Argument againstBecause the resolution recognizes the month but does not set out specific services, young people preparing to leave foster care may see little direct change.
More detail
Vermont’s General Assembly recognizes May 2026 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont. The recognition applies in Vermont during May 2026. The recognition applies to May 2026.
The Secretary of State is directed to send a copy of the resolution to the System of Care Manager at the Department for Children and Families’ Family Services Division. The copy is sent to the System of Care Manager at the Department for Children and Families’ Family Services Division. The resolution does not state when the copy must be sent.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16bLatest
- May 15Senate Message: Adopted in concurrencePassed 1st Chamber
- May 15Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- May 15On Consent Calendar
- May 14On Consent CalendarIntroduced