Kinship Care Month Recognition Resolution of 2024
This ceremonial resolution officially designates September 2024 as "Kinship Care Month" in the District of Columbia to honor the role of relatives and family friends who raise children. The bill aims to raise public awareness about the challenges these caregivers face, such as financial instability and limited access to resources, while acknowledging the benefits they provide to children in their care. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the importance of kinship families in the community.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Sep 16, 2024
Signed Oct 1, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 1, 2024
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Oct 1, 2024
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Oct 1, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Sep 16, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0260 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
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