Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, as a father of four, I believe that every child deserves a safe and loving home. Unfortunately, many vulnerable children in our foster care system lack a family that they can call their own due to the shortage of foster families. This must change, and that is what this bill does. My bill, the Recruiting Families Using Data Act, would help States uphold and strengthen their diligent recruitment plans by improving their processes with concrete facts and information that identifies, recruits, and retains qualified foster care homes. If we are going to address the problems facing the foster care system, we need better data on those that are having a problem. That is why this bill is so important. This legislation would also establish a family advisory board to share best practices, highlight financial obstacles facing foster families, and keep foster families at the center of the systematic changes for improvement. With the right tools and right resources, we can find a caring home for every child in our foster care program. That is why this bill is so important. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to stand with me for foster families, and support our children and vote for this wonderful bill.”