Power of Prayer Foster Care Initiative

2025-2026 Bill 1171: Power of Prayer Foster Care Initiative - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 1171
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Reichenbach
Document Path: SR-0666KM-AMB26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on May 5, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2026
Summary: Power of Prayer Foster Care Initiative
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

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Action Description with journal page number

5/5/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 8
)

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05/05/2026

A
senate
RESOLUTION

To recognize and Honor the Power of Prayer Foster
Care Initiative, and to Commend the initiative for their important work
supporting foster Care efforts in the state.

W
hereas, children are
among our community's most vulnerable and valuable citizens, deserving of
safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive; and

W
hereas, there is a
critical and ongoing need for dedicated foster families to provide safe,
nurturing homes, particularly for teenagers and sibling groups who are often at
greater risk of prolonged separation and instability; and

W
hereas, foster parents
serve a vital role in supporting children through difficult transitions, yet
they require continued encouragement, resources, and community support to
effectively meet the needs of those in their care; and

W
hereas, birth families
experiencing crisis and hardship benefit from compassionate support, access to
services, and opportunities for healing, with the goal of safe and timely
reunification with their children whenever possible; and

W
hereas, the well-being
of children and families is a shared responsibility that calls for coordinated
collaboration among public agencies, faith-based organizations, community
groups, and concerned citizens; and

W
hereas, the Power of
Prayer Foster Care Initiative seeks to unite individuals and communities in
prayer, awareness, and action to strengthen foster care efforts and support
children and families in need. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
recognize and honor the Power of Prayer Foster Care Initiative, and commend the
initiative for their important work supporting foster care efforts in the State.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the vice president of children's
ministries, Miracle Hill Ministries, Brenda L. Parks.

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