DE HCR23

Proclaims May 2013 as "Foster Care Appreciation Month" in Delaware to raise awareness of challenges facing children in the foster care system.

Acknowledges that approximately 800 children are in Delaware's foster care system due to abuse, neglect, or dependency.

Notes that approximately 67% of foster children do not graduate high school and only 20% of youth aging out of foster care obtain full-time employment by age 18.

Recognizes the important role of foster parents, social workers, advocates, and legislators in supporting children in foster care.

Calls for continued work to improve outcomes for foster children, including investment in services for family reunification and permanent home placement.