On the recordMay 10, 2016
Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, I rise today in recognition of May as National Foster Care Month. Growing up, my parents welcomed many foster children into our family, providing them with a stable and nurturing environment. One of the biggest challenges for youth in foster care is finding their forever family. Even youth who age out of foster care still need a place to call home after they turn 18, and whether through reunification, adoption, or an individual plan, every foster youth deserves a permanent home. Mr. Speaker, these children belong to all of us, and we are all responsible for their well-being. I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing May as National Foster Care Month. ____________________
