Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in, or at risk of entering, the foster care system.

HRES 390 is a resolution recognizing May as National Foster Care Month. It raises awareness about challenges faced by children in foster care, such as instability, educational disruptions, and the 20,000 youth aging out annually without permanent connections. The resolution encourages Congress to implement policies improving outcomes for these children, including supporting prevention services, kinship caregivers, and transitions to adulthood. It does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges systemic issues and urges legislative action. The resolution is purely symbolic, aiming to highlight existing challenges and promote continued policy efforts under existing frameworks like the Family First Prevention Services Act.