HRES 851119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Foster Youth Voice Month".

Introduced: Oct 31, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-Iowa)

Civil Rights & JusticeEducationSocial Services

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This House resolution expresses support for designating October 2025 as National Foster Youth Voice Month to amplify the voices of foster youth in policy-making, recognize their advocacy contributions, promote awareness of systemic challenges, and encourage federal recognition of their lived experiences in shaping child welfare reforms across the United States.

Key Points

1The resolution highlights that foster youth voices are essential for developing effective policies that directly impact their lives and well-being within the child welfare system.
2It documents over 35 states having active organizations empowering foster youth to drive systemic change through self-advocacy and policy collaboration.
3Approximately 391,000 youth annually experience foster care in the U.S., facing significant barriers to stability, success, and equitable outcomes in critical life domains.

Impact Areas

Foster youth and young adults currently or formerly in the U.S. foster care systemChild welfare policy makers and legislative bodies at federal and state levelsAdvocacy organizations and social service agencies supporting foster care reform

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