SJR 80 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Designates September of each year as "Kinship Care Month" in New Jersey.

SJR 80 designates September each year as "Kinship Care Month" in New Jersey to recognize relatives and family friends (kinship caregivers) who provide care for children. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance, such as community events highlighting these caregivers. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations but formally acknowledges the role of kinship caregivers in supporting children. This follows national and state precedents where over 20 states and federal entities recognize kinship care through similar designations.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Last action Feb 12, 2024
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Feb 12, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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