SRES. 516Introduced
A resolution ensuring that the adoption and foster care system in the United States is child-centered and compassionate and that young people aging out of foster care are provided with adequate support and resources to transition successfully to independent adulthood.
Expresses the Senate's position that foster care and adoption systems should center children and compassion, with stronger support for youth transitioning out of foster care to independent adulthood
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expresses the Senate's position that foster care and adoption systems should center children and compassion, with stronger support for youth transitioning out of foster care to independent adulthood
Key points
- Express support for child centered foster care
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-12-03 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487)
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdoption and foster careChild safety and welfareCongressional tributesFamilies