Court Adoption and Permanency Month.

California Assembly Concurrent Resolution 106 (ACR 106) was introduced by Assembly Member Ash Kalra and Senator Angelique Ashby on July 10, 2025. The resolution declared November 2025 as "Court Adoption and Permanency Month," aiming to promote permanency for children in the foster care system. It highlighted the benefits of kinship care, noting that children placed with relatives are more likely to remain in their first placement and less likely to reenter foster care. The resolution also recognized the efforts of juvenile court judges and the Judicial Council in supporting families and children. The Assembly adopted the resolution on July 17, 2025, with unanimous support. However, on September 13, 2025, the Senate ordered the resolution to the inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson, effectively halting its progress. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/CA/text/ACR106/2025?utm_source=openai))

The declaration of November 2025 as "Court Adoption and Permanency Month" was widely praised for its focus on permanency and kinship care. Advocates for children in foster care welcomed the resolution, emphasizing the importance of keeping children within their families and communities. The resolution's recognition of the efforts by juvenile court judges and the Judicial Council was also commended, highlighting the collaborative approach to supporting children and families. The unanimous support in the Assembly reflected a bipartisan consensus on the importance of permanency in the foster care system.

Despite the initial enthusiasm, the resolution faced challenges in the Senate. The decision to place the resolution on the inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson raised questions about the commitment to permanency initiatives. Some critics expressed concern that the resolution's lack of binding legislative action might limit its impact on actual policy changes. The absence of further media coverage following the Senate's decision suggests a lack of sustained public interest or support for the resolution.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.