HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-295RESOLUTION NO. 10-295
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA DECLARING THE COUNTY'S SUPPORT
FOR KIDS AT HOPE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
St. Lucie County (the "County") believes all its children are "at hope" and "capable
of success, without exception" and is committed to support the positive
development of its youth.
2. The County recognizes that to support the positive development of its youth,
County employees must receive current information about children and youth
development through professional development experiences.
3. The County also recognizes that to ensure the positive development of its youth,
it must encourage other institutions, agencies and organizations to equally support
a Countywide initiative in support of all children and, when able, will sponsor
appropriate Countywide classes and workshops about youth development.
4. The County recognizes the importance of celebrating the value of all its children
and, when able, will sponsor activities which highlight our community's children
including honoring National Kids at Hope Day with appropriate events.
5. The County is proud and honored to be recognized as a "Kids at Hope County" and
wishes to join with Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce to become the first "Kids at Hope
Community" in the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
SECTION 1. The County hereby commits to working to learn and share a set of principles and
practices that can support the success of all children, without exception. In support
of these principles, the County pledges to actively support Kids at Hope, including:
Advancing the belief and practice that "all children are capable of success,
no exceptions" by celebrating National Kids at Hope Day/Week to rally
interest around the belief, principles and practices.
Sponsoring (at least once a year) a four hour seminar for all interested
adults in the County to learn about the research behind Kids at Hope, its
principles and practices and howthat information can empower each adult
to help all children succeed, without exception.
• Sponsoring (at least once ayear) atwo-day Train the Trainer Certification
Academy, where adults from all walks of life can be empowered to train
other adults about Kids at Hope as well as advancing the principles and
practices in their own organization and agencies.
• Ensuring that County departments and their services related to children
model Kids at Hope principles and practices.
• Sharing with other cities/communities and organizations its experiences
with Kids at Hope through on site visits, publications, attendance at
institutes or conferences sponsored by Kids at Hope or other entities
committed to advancing knowledge and success with all children.
SECTION 2. The County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to take all steps
necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 9th day of November, 2010.
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