HJR157 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mac McCutcheon
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: National Foster Care Month, recognized
Summary: Alabama designates May 2016 as National Foster Care Month and honors those who care for children in foster care.
What This Bill Does
It designates May 2016 as National Foster Care Month in Alabama. It recognizes the important roles of foster parents, social workers, relatives caregivers, and advocates in helping children in foster care find safe, permanent homes. It acknowledges challenges faced by foster youth and supports resources and programs aimed at prevention, reunification, and post-permanency. It also directs the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the Department of Human Resources.

Who It Affects
Children in Alabama's foster care system, whose safety, well-being, and goal of permanent homes are highlighted by the resolution.
Foster parents, relative caregivers, social workers, and advocates in Alabama, whose work is recognized and who may benefit from acknowledgement and related support; the Department of Human Resources is the recipient of the resolution's transmission.

Key Provisions
Designates May 2016 as National Foster Care Month in Alabama.
Directs the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the Department of Human Resources to show support for children in foster care.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory