Agenda 05/13/2025 Item # 4G (Proclamation designating May 2025, as National Foster Care Month)PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, May is recognized as National Foster Care Month to honor the contributions of foster
parents, volunteers, child welfare professionals and others who work to ensure the safety
and well-being of children in foster care; and
WHEREAS, in Southwest Florida, there are over 1,400 children in foster care. During 2024, 540
children were removed from their homes in our 5-county region, including 81 children in
Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of Commissioners acknowledges the critical role of faith-based
organizations in supporting and strengthening families through services, including foster
care programs and family support initiatives; and
WHEREAS, 4KIDS Southwest Florida provides compassionate care and support to children and
families in our community, offering foster care services, training for foster parents, and
advocacy for children who are in need of a loving and nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, 4KIDS Southwest Florida and other similar organizations work tirelessly to build
partnerships with local congregations, businesses, and volunteers to raise awareness about
the need for foster homes, encourage family unity, and help children find permanency
through reunification, adoption, or guardianship; and
WHEREAS, National Foster Care Month is an opportunity for all members of our community to
recognize the sacrifices and dedication of foster families, raise awareness of the challenges
faced by children in foster care, and take steps to support the work of foster care
organizations;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that May 2025 be designated as
NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of May 2025.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Burt L. Saunders, Chairman
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION
Please complete the form below and email to Proclamations@colliercountyfl.gov along with a draft of the
proclamation (Insert language on the Draft Proclamation From linked on the same webpage as this Request
Form). Forms must be submitted a minimum of 13 days prior to the requested meeting date.
Please note: A Commissioner sponsor is required!
COMMISSIONER(S) AGREEING TO SPONSOR: Chris Hall
Once the Board agenda is approved by the Chair, staff will contact you to confirm receipt and presentation at an
upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting. If you have any questions, please email
Proclamations@colliercountyfl.gov or by calling (239) 252-8075.
NAME: Karole Davis, 4KIDS Southwest Florida Partner Engagement Officer
ADDRESS: 4983 Royal Gulf Circle, Fort Myers FL 33966
PHONE: 239-406-9577
EMAIL: KaroleD@4KIDS.us
DATE OF THE COMMISSION MEETING BEING REQUESTED FOR PRESENTATION: May 13, 2025
TOPIC/REASON FOR THE PROCLAMATION REQUEST: National Foster Care Month
DOES THIS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZE A SPECIFIC CALENDAR DATE? Month of May _
HAS THE PROCLAMATION BEEN PRESENTED BY THE BOARD IN PREVIOUS YEARS? Yes
NAME OF THE LEAD RECIPIENT AND TITLE (IF APPLICABLE) WHO WILL BE PRESENT AND INTRODUCED AT THE
MEETING TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION: (Other attendees may also participate in the receipt of the
Proclamation but will be announced by the County Manager as “distinguished guests.” Commissioners may opt to
identify others, by name, in any comments they make during or after the presentation of the Proclamation.)
LEAD RECIPIENT NAME: Rick Jacobs, Executive Director, 4KIDS Southwest Florida
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Note: A photograph will be taken with the County Commissioners at the meeting when the proclamation is
presented. Other persons present with the recipients may also come forward at the time of the photograph.
Would you like a copy of this photograph sent (circle one): Via email / Via U.S. Mail
Per your delivery selection, please provide a name and email address or physical mailing address if different than
already provided on the form above:
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BY: (SIGNATURE)REVISED 2/2023
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From: Louise Jarvis <Louise.Jarvis@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 8:10 AM
To: Aimee Trochessett <Aimee.Trochessett@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc: Karole Davis <karoled@4kids.us>
Subject: FW: 4KIDS - National Foster Care Month Proclamation request (Tuesday 5/13/25)
Hi Aimee,
Commissioner Hall would be glad to sponsor this proclamation. Would you please get with Karole,
as needed.
Thank you,
Louise Jarvis, Executive Coordinator
Commissioner Chris Hall, District 2
Collier County Board of County Commissioners
3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: 239-252-8602
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