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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 over 230 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 ofthe City of Fort Collins,do hereby proclaim
May 2009 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 19th day of May, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk