VT HCR104

Recognizes May 2025 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont, aligning with the national observance established by President Reagan's Proclamation 5820 in 1988

As of April 1, 2025, 868 Vermont children were in foster care, with 820 licensed foster caregivers and 174 caregiver licenses pending

Approximately 35% of Vermont foster caregivers are family members or close friends who voluntarily obtained foster care licensure

The 2025 national theme is "Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities." — focusing on supporting young people preparing to leave foster care

Directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the System of Care Unit Director at the Department for Children and Families