Backup Documents 04/25/2017 Item # 4B PROCLAMATION ti
WHEREAS, children are Collier County's most precious resource and our promise for a
bright future; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County's child welfare professionals are responsible for ensuring that
out children live free from maltreatment; enjoy long-term, secure
relationships with strong families and communities; are physically and
emotionally healthy and socially competent; and that families nurture, protect
and meet the needs of their children; and that those children are well-
integrated into our community; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County's child welfare professionals build rapport and trust with the
family and people who know and support the family; empower family members
by seeking information about their strengths, resources and proposed
solutions; and demonstrate respect for the family as the family exists in its
social network, community and culture; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County's child welfare professionals form partnerships with family
members and people who know and support the family, partner and share
information with relative caregivers and foster and adoptive parents, and lead
and facilitate partnership with all involved parties to achieve optimum
communication, clear roles and responsibilities and mutual accountability while
including parent and other caregivers in case decision-making; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County's child welfare professionals make lasting contributions and are
sincerely dedicated to improving the lives of all children.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 8, 2017 be designated as
CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS RECOGNITION DAY
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th DAY OF APRIL, 2017
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