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CER26-0190
Kinship Care Month Recognition Resolution of 2026
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM
In one sentence
This resolution declares September 2026 as Kinship Care Month in the District of Columbia to honor relatives and family friends who raise children.
What it does
- Declares September 2026 as 'Kinship Care Month' in the District of Columbia.
- Recognizes the importance of kinship families for raising children safely.
- Acknowledges that caregivers face challenges while providing stable homes.
Who it affects
- Kinship caregivers in the District of Columbia
- Children living with relatives or close friends instead of biological parents
Limits and unknowns
- This resolution does not create new funding or change existing laws.
- The text states the effective date is immediate, but no specific start time is listed beyond that day.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Kinship Care
- When a child lives with a relative, grandparent, or family friend because their biological parents cannot raise them.
- Fictive Kin
- Close friends who are not related by blood but act as family members to care for children.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Kinship Care Month Recognition Resolution of 2026
Official activity
Bill history
- Approved