HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191693.tiffWHEREAS, we recognize and appreciate our dedicated Weld County foster and
kinship caregivers, faith -based and community organizations, and child welfare
professionals 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 452 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 the increasing
number of children and youth entering foster and kinship care and to encourage
citizens to bring help and healing to our county's most vulnerable children and
families by becoming a foster parent.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners does hereby proclaim
May 2019 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.
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