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Proclamation <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2022, AS <br />FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH <br />`Whereas, in 1988, President Reagan issued the first Presidential proclamation that established May <br />as National Foster Care Month; and <br />-Whereas, in 2003, the State of Florida implemented Community -Based Care to save time and <br />financial 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 support -- is <br />the very foundation of our Indian River County community; and <br />-Whereas, in Indian River County there are typically more than 100 children in foster care being <br />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 children of <br />families in crisis, playing a vital role in helping families heal, reconnect, and find permanency; and <br />Whereas, there is an on-going need for more foster homes in Indian River County to help launch <br />children into successful adulthood; and <br />`Whereas, the community should be made aware of the needs of children, as well as the enduring <br />commitment and contribution of foster parents. <br />Now, Therefore, be it Proclaimed dy the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, ,Florida, that the month of May, 2022, is "Foster Care Awareness Month," and all citizens <br />are urged to volunteer their time, talent and energy on behalf of foster children, foster parents, and <br />professional staff engaged in this critical endeavor. <br />Adopted this 10th day of May, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Laura Moss <br />1 <br />