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MI HR0274

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 2010 as Foster Care Month in Michigan to recognize foster care parents, workers, and advocates
  • Acknowledges approximately 16,000 children in Michigan's foster care system, with over 4,000 available for adoption
  • Highlights that over 1,000 children were in foster care for more than 24 months as of 2008
  • Calls on state and local governments to invest in reunification services and post-permanency supports to help children return to biological parents or achieve permanent placements through adoption or guardianship
  • Commits to honoring those working in foster care and improving outcomes through state programs designed to reunify families or secure permanent, safe homes for children

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 2010 as Foster Care Month in the state of Michigan.

Foster Care Month

Last Action

Adopted

5/4/2010

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