HR950: HR950 Foster Parent Appreciation Month; May 2025; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or obligations. It recognizes May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month, citing the role foster parents play in providing safe, loving homes for children who need them. The resolution states that the House of Representatives expresses gratitude for foster parents' contributions and acknowledges the challenges they face. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. It does not create funding, benefits, or new legal requirements for foster parents or state agencies.

• Formally designates May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month in Georgia through a House resolution.
• States the House of Representatives' appreciation for foster parents' contributions to children in the state's care.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Does not establish any new funding, benefits, licensing rules, or legal obligations related to foster care.

The resolution speaks to and honors foster parents across Georgia. It does not impose duties on state agencies, courts, or families, and it has no direct legal effect on the foster care system itself.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it does not change funding, licensing, or support services for foster families. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition, distributed publicly by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

• The resolved clause recognizes May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month and expresses gratitude for foster parents' contributions.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for public and press distribution.
• The whereas clauses describe the challenges foster parents face and the importance of supporting foster families, providing context but no binding rules.

1. 2026-01-12House Second Readers (House)
2. 2025-04-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-04-04House Hopper (House)

• Trey Kelley (R, HD-016)Primary sponsor
• Tyler Smith (R, HD-018)

• foster care
• foster parents
• child welfare
• state recognition