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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 2018 as Foster Care Month in New York State to recognize and support foster care.
Why it matters
Recognizes and honors the vital role of foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, and child welfare professionals. highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of those who support children in foster care and help them find stability and permanent homes.
Raises public awareness about the challenges and needs of over 400,000 children and youth in foster care. , encouraging broader community involvement and understanding, which can lead to more resources, support, and better outcomes for these young people.
Reinforces the state's commitment to protecting its most vulnerable children. , signaling to policymakers and the public that foster care is a key priority and deserving of continued attention, improvement, and investment.
Encourages a sense of shared responsibility and civic engagement. , reminding New Yorkers that supporting foster youth is not just a government task but a communal effort that strengthens the fabric of society.
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Proclaim Foster Care Month
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History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 4945 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2018, as Foster Care Month in New York State WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the children of today are the citizens and leaders of… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 4945 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2018, as Foster Care Month in New York State WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the children of today are the citizens and leaders of tomorrow; and WHEREAS, It is the further sense of this Legislative Body that the children of the State of New York are its most precious resource and that, as such, they merit the support, encouragement and protection of this State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2018, as Foster Care Month in New York State, in conjunction with the observance of National Foster Care Month; and WHEREAS, The designation of the month of May as Foster Care Month is illustrative of this Legislative Body's commitment to acknowledging foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections; and WHEREAS, The proclamation of May as Foster Care Month also renews the commitment to ensuring a bright future for the more than 400,000 children and youth in foster care; and WHEREAS, Foster Care Month is set aside to promote opportunities and contribute to lifting the quality of life of the youth of this noble Empire State, while advancing that spirit of united purpose and shared concern which is the unalterable manifestation of our American experience; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2018, as Foster Care Month in New York State, recognizing the significance of the role the children of New York State will play in shaping the future of our State, our society, and our government; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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