Senate Engrossed

State of Arizona Senate Fifty-second Legislature Second Regular Session 2016

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1008

 

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 

proclaiming September as Grandfamily/Kinship Care Month in Arizona.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 

Whereas, approximately 2.9 million children in America are being raised by their grandparents or other relatives in kinship care, including 73,000 children in Arizona; and

Whereas, kinship caregivers not only ensure better outcomes for the children in their care by keeping them out of the foster care system, but they also save the government hundreds of millions of dollars each year; and

Whereas, since relationships with family members are crucial for the healthy development of children, the State of Arizona should strive to promote and preserve kinship, sibling and other familial connections for Arizona's children; and

Whereas, during the month of September, Grandfamily/Kinship Care Month is observed across the United States; and

Whereas, the State of Arizona is proud to recognize grandparents and other relatives who raise children in kinship care to ensure their safety and promote their well-being.

Therefore

Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the Members of the Legislature proclaim the month of September as Grandfamily/Kinship Care Month in Arizona and honor grandparents and other relatives who raise children in kinship care.