Whereas, since 1885, the Children’s Home Society of
America (referred to in this preamble as CHSA
) has made
extraordinary contributions to the well being of children and families in the
United States;
Whereas more than 400,000 children have been placed in
loving, permanent families by CHSA members across the United States;
Whereas CHSA members have aided in the creation of many
successful and sustainable programs that help children to be safe, healthy, and
prepared for life;
Whereas the CHSA provides services to more than 570,000
children and families each year;
Whereas the CHSA engages more than 12,500 volunteers to
support the efforts of the CHSA in finding permanent homes for children in
foster care, building community schools, improving the health and mental health
of children and families in the United States, providing temporary housing, and
assisting foster youth to become successful adults; and
Whereas CHSA members receive more than $90,000,000
annually in cash resources from individuals and corporations to support the
efforts of the CHSA: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)commends the more
than 6,700 staff and 12,500 volunteers of the Children's Home Society of
America for the dedication and commitment of the Children's Home Society of
America to the children and families of the United States;
(2)recognizes the
Children's Home Society of America for leveraging human, financial, and
material resources to carry out the mission of the Children's Home Society of
America of helping children and families to remain safe, healthy, and prepared
for life; and
(3)encourages the
continued efforts of the staff and volunteers of the Children's Homes Society
of America on behalf of the children and families of the United States.