--- title: HR 950. Foster Parent Appreciation Month; May 2025; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr950 cite_as: HR 950, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr950 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr950.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr950/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72068 date: 2026-01-12 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr949.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr951.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 129 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr950.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 950 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-04-04 last_action: House Second Readers sponsors: - Trey Kelley - Tyler Smith text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR950/2025 upstream_id: 2020903 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - foster care - foster parents - child welfare - commemorative resolution --- # HR 950. Foster Parent Appreciation Month; May 2025; recognize ## Text House Resolution 950 By: Representatives Kelley of the 16th and Smith of the 18th A RESOLUTION Recognizing May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, foster parents in our community provide safe, loving, and nurturing homes for children in need, offering them a second chance at a brighter future; and WHEREAS, the selfless dedication and unwavering commitment of foster parents make a profound difference in the lives of children, providing them with stability, support, and the opportunity to thrive; and WHEREAS, foster parents often face significant challenges and demands, yet they continue to open their hearts and homes to children in need, demonstrating remarkable compassion and resilience; and WHEREAS, we recognize the importance of supporting foster families and ensuring that they have the resources and assistance they need to succeed in their crucial role. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month and express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the invaluable contributions made by foster parents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution would designate May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month, thanking foster parents across the state for the care they provide to children in the foster system. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a change to state law. It states that foster parents provide safe and nurturing homes for children who need them and that their dedication gives children stability and a chance to thrive. The resolution formally recognizes May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement; it is a statement of appreciation and recognition from the House. ### What it does - Designates May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month through a House resolution. - Expresses the House of Representatives' formal gratitude for the contributions of foster parents in Georgia. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press. - Creates no new funding, agency requirement, or change to Georgia's foster care laws. ### Who it affects Foster parents in Georgia are the direct subject of this resolution. It also touches the children they care for and the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services system more broadly, though the resolution itself does not change how that system operates. ### Why it matters Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it carries symbolic weight but no legal or funding effect. Foster parents receive public recognition, but their day-to-day obligations, state support, or licensing requirements remain unchanged. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause formally recognizes May 2025 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month and thanks foster parents for their contributions. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for public and press distribution. - The whereas clauses describe the challenges foster parents face and the stability they provide but do not create enforceable obligations. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2025-04-04) - Last action: House Second Readers (2026-01-12) - Sponsors: Trey Kelley, Tyler Smith - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72068 > The history, votes, and amendments (129 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr950.md?full=1