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On the recordJune 20, 2023
June 2023 marks National Reunification Month, honoring those who work tirelessly to keep families together across the nation. Here we are, recognizing the individuals and continuing initiatives that support keeping families together. The topic for this year's reunification is ``Shifting Power and Reconnecting Families All Year Long.'' The three important themes during Reunification Month include: 1. The fact that we should celebrate parents and children who have successfully reunited and understand how challenging an accomplishment it may be. 2. Celebrate child welfare professionals, kin caregivers, and resource families who helped make reunification a reality for parents and children. And lastly . . . 3. Inspire parents and professionals who are currently involved in child welfare to see that Reunification Matters and Reunification Happens. It is also a good time to commit once more to supporting, enhancing, and intensifying these initiatives all year long. By definition, the child welfare system is a collection of programs and services aimed at optimizing children's well-being by ensuring their safety, establishing durability, and aiding their families. The operation and provision of child welfare services may vary from state to state, but all states are accountable for adhering to federal and state laws.…
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

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