HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-073RESOLUTION NO. 13-073
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE
MONTH OF MAY 2013 AS"FOSTER CARE MONTH"
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida,
has made the following determinations:
1. The family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem
and support is the foundation of our community and our state.
2. In St. Lucie County, there are many 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.
3. All young people in foster care need a meaningful connection to a caring
adult who becomes a supportive and lasting presence in their lives.
4. Foster, kinship and adoptive families, who open their homes and hearts
and support children whose families are in crisis, play a vital role in helping children
and families heal and reconnect, thereby launching young people into successful
adulthood.
5. Dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster children, resulting in a
greater need for more foster families.
6. There are numerous individuals, public and private organizations 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. The foster care
"system" is only as good as those who choose to be a part of it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2013, as "FOSTER
CARE MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges all citizens to come forward and do something positive
that will help change a lifetime for children and youth in foster care.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE (COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHAIRMAN
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COUNTY ATTORNEY