[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1208 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          May 20, 2008.
Whereas 12,000,000 Americans spend time in foster care;
Whereas every year, more than 24,000 youth turn age 18 while in foster care;
Whereas the safekeeping of most youth who age out of foster care is the 
        responsibility of the State governments, which receive Federal funding 
        to assist them in doing so;
Whereas family reunification, kinship care, and adoption are the preferred 
        solutions for children who are placed in foster care;
Whereas Congress created a new Independent Living initiative in 1986, and 
        expanded the program by passing the Chaffee Foster Care Independence Act 
        in 1999 to assist youth who are emancipated while in foster care: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports former foster care youth as they overcome many 
        emotional, physical, and social obstacles in the pursuit of healthy, 
        independent, and fulfilling lives;
            (2) recognizes former foster care youth organizations for their 
        dedication to reforming and improving the foster care system;
            (3) appreciates individuals, mentors, and social workers who provide 
        assistance to former foster care youth beyond resources available 
        through Federal, State, and local services; and
            (4) encourages reviews of Federal and State programs conducted under 
        title IV of the Social Security Act that would improve services to help 
        former foster care youth succeed in their transition to adulthood and 
        independence.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.