[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 72 (Thursday, May 2, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
May as National Foster Care Month. This is a time to recognize more 
than 400,000 foster youth in America. During this month, we renew our 
commitment to ensuring that every child has a safe and loving home.
  Mr. Speaker, I am a member of the Congressional Caucus on Foster 
Youth, and to this day, I have a foster brother as part of my family. I 
know firsthand how a loving, supportive home can make all of the 
difference in a young person's life.
  More than 200,000 children enter the foster care system every year, 
which translates to a child entering care every 2 minutes.
  All children deserve a safe, loving, and permanent home. We have a 
responsibility to continue to create policies that will improve 
outcomes in the overall well-being of foster youth and their families.
  I thank every foster parent, volunteer, and mentor who works to make 
sure that the needs of our children are not only being met, but giving 
them the opportunity to thrive in a loving home.

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