STAND. COM. REP. NO.  640

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2009

 

RE:   H.R. No. 33

 

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Human Services, to which was referred H.R. No. 33 entitled:

 

"HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY AS "FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH", A TIME TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF FOSTER CARE, INCLUDING FOSTER PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES,"

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     The purpose of this resolution is to specify a time to educate the public about the various components of foster care, including foster parents, children, and families by recognizing the month of May as "Foster Care Awareness Month."

 

     A concerned individual testified in support of this resolution.

 

     Your Committee acknowledges that the foster care system plays an important role in cultivating the futures of our foster children.  But, there are many difficulties faced by foster children.  These difficulties can be prevented by a stable home and a loving family.  The first step in the prevention of these problems is raising awareness and educating the public about the various components of foster care.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 33 and recommends its adoption.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Human Services,

 

 

 

 

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JOHN M. MIZUNO, Chair