National Kinship Care Month Support

Summary#

The resolution supports designating September 2025 as National Kinship Care Month. It honors relatives and other people with family ties who raise children, and encourages Congress to adopt policies supporting kinship families. It also calls for continued work through child welfare programs on family support, prevention, reunification, and services such as Kinship Navigator programs.

What it means for you#

The resolution recognizes kinship caregivers and encourages further support for them. It does not describe a new benefit or service that individuals can claim.

Expenses#

The resolution does not provide funding or specify expenses. No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution says kinship care can help children maintain family relationships and community ties, and calls for support so caregivers can provide safe, stable homes.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.