THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING MAY 2007 AS

FOSTER CARE MONTH

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WHEREAS, the family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem and support, is the very foundation of our communities and our State; and

   

WHEREAS, in San Mateo County there are approximately 460 children and youth in foster care being provided with a safe, secure and stable home along with the compassion and nurture of a foster family; and

   

WHEREAS, foster families, who open their homes and hearts and offer help to children whose families are in crisis, play a vital role in helping children and families heal, reconnect and launch children into successful adulthood; and

 

WHEREAS, dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster children, resulting in a greater need for more foster families; and

 

WHEREAS, there are numerous individuals, and public and private organizations such as the Human Services Agency, department of Children and Family Services, the Foster Parents Association, Legal Advocates for Permanent Parenting, and others who work to increase public awareness of the needs of children in and leaving foster care as well as the enduring and valuable contribution of foster parents, and the foster care “system” is only as good as those who choose to be part of it.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors designates the month of May 2007 as FOSTER CARE MONTH in the County of San Mateo and urge all citizens to come forward and do something positive that will help change a lifetime for children and youth in foster care.

 

Dated: May 1, 2007

 
 

SUPERVISORS:

 
     
   


                      ROSE JACOBS GIBSON, PRESIDENT

     
   


                      MARK CHURCH

     
   


                      RICHARD GORDON

     
   


                      JERRY HILL

     
   


                      ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

   
     

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors