The resolution recognizes the vital role of kinship families in the District of Columbia and acknowledges the numerous benefits that kinship caregivers provide to the children in their care, as well as the challenges they face. It declares September 2025 as Kinship Care Month to honor the contributions of grandparents, relatives, and family friends who step in to raise children when biological parents are unable to do so. The resolution highlights the significant number of children living in kinship care in D.C., the satisfaction caregivers derive from their roles, and the financial and emotional challenges they often encounter.

Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the importance of raising public awareness about the needs of kinship families to ensure that adequate resources and support services are available for these caregivers and the children they nurture. It expresses gratitude to kinship caregivers for their commitment to providing loving homes during times of crisis and underscores the positive impact of kinship care on maintaining family connections and improving the well-being of children. The resolution is effective immediately upon passage.