Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
Summary
This House Resolution expresses support for National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. It aims to promote national awareness of adoption, celebrate adoptive families, and encourage the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children. The resolution acknowledges the significant number of children in foster care and the importance of finding them permanent, loving homes.
Expected Effects
The resolution's passage would likely increase public awareness and support for adoption. This could lead to more families considering adoption and a greater focus on improving the foster care system. Ultimately, the goal is to increase the number of children finding permanent homes.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of adoption and the needs of children in foster care.
- Celebration of adoptive families and the positive impact of adoption.
- Encouragement for individuals and families to consider adoption.
- Potential for more children in foster care to find permanent, loving homes.
- Support for programs and initiatives that facilitate adoption.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate funding or create new programs, so its impact is primarily symbolic.
- Increased awareness may not translate directly into increased adoption rates.
- The resolution does not address the root causes of children entering foster care.
- Potential for increased strain on existing adoption agencies and resources.
- No specific mechanisms are outlined for ensuring the safety and well-being of adopted children.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution's preamble, which aims to "promote the general Welfare." While the Constitution does not explicitly address adoption, this resolution promotes the well-being of children, which falls under the government's responsibility to care for its citizens. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, and family law is generally a state matter. However, the federal government can use its spending power to incentivize states to improve their child welfare systems.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).