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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 over 220 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 2007 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 1 st day of May, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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