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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the family, serving as the primary source of love, 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 of foster and kinship parents.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do
hereby proclaim May 2oo6 as
FOSTER AND KINSHIP CARE MONTH
in 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 16th day of May,A.D. 2oo6.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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