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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, thefamily, serving as theprimary source oflove, nurture, identity, self-esteem
and support, is the very foundation of our community; and
WHEREAS, in Larimer County there are 200 children and youth in foster or kinship care
being provided with a safe, secure and stable home along with the compassion and care of a foster
or kinship family; and
WHEREAS,foster and kinship families who open their hearts and homes to children whose
families are in crisis,play a vital role in helping children and families heal and reconnect, and/or
launching children into successful adulthood; and
WHEREAS, working family to family,foster and kinship providers mentor and support the
birth parents with the goal of a timely reunification of the child to their family; and
WHEREAS, there are numerous individuals,public and private organizations who work to
increase public awareness of the needs of children in and leaving foster care, as well as the
enduring and valuable contribution offoster and kinship parents.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim May 2004 as
FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE MONTH
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all citizens to volunteer their talents and energies on behalf of
children in foster or kinship families who care for them and the child welfare professional staff
working with them during this month and throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 18th day of May, A.D. 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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