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PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2019, AS <br />FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH <br />WHEREAS, in 1988, President Reagan issued the first Presidential proclamation that <br />established May as National Foster Care Month; and <br />WHEREAS, in 2003, the State of Florida implemented Community -Based Care to save time and <br />inancial resources and improve effectiveness in reaching foster care goals and outcomes; and <br />WHEREAS, the family -- serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem, and <br />support -- is the very foundation of our Indian River County community; and <br />WHEREAS, in Indian River County there are typically more than 140 children in foster care <br />being provided with a safe, secure, and stable home by a compassionate, nurturing foster family; and <br />WHEREAS, foster families in Indian River County have opened their homes and hearts to <br />children of families in crisis, playing a vital role in helping families heal, reconnect, and find <br />permanency; and <br />WHEREAS, there is an on-going need for more foster homes in Indian River County to help <br />launch children into successful adulthood; and <br />WHEREAS, the community should be made aware of the needs of children, as well as the <br />'enduring commitment and contribution of foster parents. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, does hereby proclaim the month of <br />May, 2019, as "Foster Care Awareness Month" and urges all citizens to volunteer their time, talent <br />and energy on behalf of foster children, foster parents, and professional staff engaged in this critical <br />endeavor. <br />Adopted this 14th day of May, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice Chairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Tim Zorc <br />3 <br />