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SCR182 • 2025

RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "FOSTER CARE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "FOSTER CARE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Pinkney
Last action
2026-05-07
Official status
Passed 5/7/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on encouraging recognition beyond May 2026, so this claim was removed.

Delaware Recognizes Foster Care Month

The bill declares May 2026 as 'Foster Care Month' to honor foster families and raise awareness about children in foster care.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares May 2026 as 'Foster Care Month'.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Foster families in Delaware.

Terms To Know

Concurrent Resolution
A type of legislation that expresses the opinion or intent of both houses of a state legislature but does not have the force of law.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is symbolic and does not create new laws or funding.
  • It only applies to May 2026 in Delaware.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-07 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  2. 2026-05-07 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

  3. 2026-05-07 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "FOSTER CARE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This concurrent resolution recognizes May 2026 as "Foster Care Month" in the State of Delaware.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Pinkney & Rep. Griffith

Sens. Hansen, Hoffner, Huxtable, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Berry, Bolden, Bush, Carson, Gray, Harris, K. Johnson, Minor-Brown, Morrison, Ross Levin, Kamela Smith

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 182

RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "FOSTER CARE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, the State of Delaware recognizes that foster parents provide a valuable and important support system to some of Delaware’s most vulnerable children and their families; and

WHEREAS, foster families are an integral part of the professional team working to protect and nurture children and strengthen families; and

WHEREAS, foster parents generously devote their homes, time, and families to give children experiencing foster care the love, support, and guidance they need to thrive emotionally, educationally, and socially; and

WHEREAS, as of March 9, 2026, there are 437 children and youth experiencing foster care, and as of March 1, 2026, there are a total of 311 foster homes in the state; and

WHEREAS, children experiencing foster care are resilient young people who deserve stability, dignity, and lives full of hope, opportunity, and love; and

WHEREAS, foster parents require national, state, and community support to effectively care for children and youth who have experienced trauma, including abuse, neglect, or dependency; and

WHEREAS, the month of May provides an annual opportunity to honor the dedication of foster families, uplift the voices of youth with lived experience in foster care, raise public awareness, and encourage community engagement in supporting children and families involved in the foster care system.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the General Assembly hereby recognizes May 2026 as “Foster Care Month” in the State of Delaware.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Delawareans are encouraged to join in commending foster families and youth experiencing foster care throughout the First State, during this month and throughout the year.

SYNOPSIS

This concurrent resolution recognizes May 2026 as "Foster Care Month" in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Pinkney