HR1079 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem, and support, is the very foundation of our communities and our State; and

WHEREAS, In Illinois, there are 15,000 children and youth in foster care being provided with a safe, secure, and stable home along with the compassion and nurture of a foster family; and

WHEREAS, Foster families, who open their homes and hearts and offer help to children whose families are in crisis, play a vital role helping children and families heal and reconnect and launching children into successful adulthood; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster children, resulting in a greater need for more foster families; and

WHEREAS, There are numerous individuals and public and private organizations who work to increase public awareness of the needs of children in and leaving foster care as well as the enduring and valuable contribution of foster parents; and

WHEREAS, The foster care "system" is only as good as those who choose to be a part of it; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we proclaim May as Foster Care Month in the State of Illinois and urge all citizens to come forward and do something positive that will help change a lifetime for children and youth in foster care.