BILL ANALYSIS
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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 183
Author: Fletcher (R) et al
Amended: 8/18/10 in Assembly
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted
SUBJECT : California Adoption Month
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution declares November 2010 to be
California Adoption Month.
ANALYSIS :
This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1. Loving and nurturing families are formed every day when
committed and dedicated individuals make an important
difference in the life of a child through adoption; and,
the need to find and support permanent homes for
California's children who cannot safely return to their
own families should be acknowledged and supported.
2. During fiscal year 2008-09, over 7,250 children were
adopted in California; and, more than 18,000 children in
foster care are awaiting adoption into a permanent home.
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3. There are many forms of adoption in California,
including agency adoptions, independent adoptions,
relative adoptions, stepparent adoptions, and
guardianships that assist children and prospective
parents in building families.
4. Children with loving, caring, and involved parents can
better realize their full potential and thrive by
encouragement from their parents to aim high, work hard,
and make the right choices that will lead to a healthy
and satisfying life.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
RJG:do 8/27/10 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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