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Proc 9869ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9869

National Foster Care Month, 2019

This proclamation designates May 2019 as National Foster Care Month, calling on Americans to recognize foster parents, caregivers, and professionals who support children in foster care. It highlights the Family First Prevention Services Act and mentions federal efforts to promote kinship care and reduce unnecessary removals of children from their homes.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 19687

Impact dates

  1. National Foster Care Month observation period begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2019 as National Foster Care Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month by helping children in foster care and recognizing caregivers

Timeline

Immediate

  • May 2019 designated as National Foster Care Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9869: National Foster Care Month, 2019 · Executive Orders