Designating January 14, 2026, as Foster Care Child Welfare Day at Capitol
This Senate Resolution (SR 5) designates January 14, 2026, as "Foster Care Child Welfare Day at the Capitol" in West Virginia. It formally recognizes an existing annual event where child welfare partners, including organizations like WV CASA Association and Fairmont State University, gather at the state Capitol for collaboration and dialogue. The resolution does not create new laws or alter policies; it simply honors the event and encourages continued family-centered collaboration in child welfare. The designation applies to the statewide child welfare community, including children, families, caregivers, and advocates.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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6
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2
Committee
1
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted (Voice vote)
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee reference dispensed
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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