Backup Documents 05/22/2012 Item # 4DPROC A 40
L MA TION
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 Collier County, there are 92 children in foster care who are provided a
safe and secure foster home along with the compassion and nurture of a
foster family, and,
WHEREAS, all young people in foster care need a meaningful connection to a caring adult
who becomes a supportive and lasting presence in their lives, and,
WHEREAS, foster, kinship and adoptive families who open their homes and hearts in
support of 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; and,
WHEREAS, dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster children, resulting in a
greater need for foster families; and,
WHEREAS, there are numerous individuals and public and private organizations, such as
the Children's Network of Southwest Florida and Family preservation
Services, who work to increase public awareness of the needs of foster
children and for more foster parents.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May be designated as
NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22"d Day of May 2012.
ATTEST:
D HT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY_ FLORIDA