Designates September of each year as "Kinship Care Month" in New Jersey.
This bill designates September of each year as "Kinship Care Month" in New Jersey to recognize and highlight the role of relatives and close family friends who care for children. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic designation to raise awareness about kinship caregiving arrangements. It requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. The bill focuses on acknowledging the importance of kinship caregivers who provide stability and maintain familial connections for children in care.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Angela McKnight
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