Designates September of each year as "Kinship Care Month" in New Jersey.
AJR 56 designates September each year as "Kinship Care Month" in New Jersey through a symbolic resolution. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to recognize kinship caregivers - such as relatives or close family friends raising children when parents cannot - and highlight children in these arrangements. It does not change laws, provide new resources, or alter existing policies. This resolution aligns with national recognition of kinship care, which prioritizes maintaining family connections for children in foster care.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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