The House concurrent resolution No. R-128 recognizes May 2025 as National Foster Care Month in Vermont. It highlights the significant number of children and youth in foster care across the United States, with over 365,000 currently in the system. The resolution notes that a substantial percentage of eligible youth aged 14-21 leave foster care without the necessary support to transition into adulthood. In Vermont, as of April 1, 2025, there were 820 licensed foster caregivers, with many being family members or close friends. The resolution also references the historical context of Foster Care Month, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, which aims to raise public awareness about the foster care system and the importance of child well-being.

The 2025 theme for National Foster Care Month, "Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities," emphasizes the need for a child welfare system that actively involves and supports young people preparing to exit foster care. The resolution calls for the General Assembly to officially recognize this month and directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of the resolution to the System of Care Unit Director at the Department for Children and Families Family Services Division, reinforcing the commitment to improving the foster care system in Vermont.