HomeMy WebLinkAbout20221225.tiffPROCLAMATION
FOSTER CARE MONTH
MAY 2022
WHEREAS, we recognize and appreciate our dedicated Weld County foster and kinship caregivers,
child welfare professionals and faith -based and community organizations, who are building stronger
communities and improving the lives of children, youth and families by tirelessly providing
advocacy, nurturing and unwavering care; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge, with immense gratitude, the tremendous sacrifices made by Weld
County foster and kinship families as they open their hearts and homes to the 309 infants, children
and youth currently in foster and kinship care, especially the heroic families who provide care for
children and teens with complex medical and challenging psychological and behavioral needs; and
WHEREAS, this critical investment in their well-being, safety and sense of belonging brings
essential hope to children, youth and families when they need it most; and
WHEREAS, this month is an opportunity to raise awareness about our greatest needs for foster
families being families for older children and youth, sibling groups, and children with special needs
and to encourage citizens to bring help and healing to our county's most vulnerable children, youth
and famiiies by becoming a foster parent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Weld County Commissioners that
May 2022 be known as Foster Care Month in Weld County. We call upon the citizens of Weld
County to observe this month by taking time to encourage and support children and youth in foster
and kinship care, and to recognize the commitment of those who touch their lives, especially
honoring and celebrating foster and kinship parents and our dedicated child welfare professionals.
ATTEST:�
Weld County Clerk to the Boar
By:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
2022-1225
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