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C. 11

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	May 5, 2015

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Presentation Proclaiming May 2015 as Foster Care Month

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/05/2015

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

ABSENT:

Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Earl Maciel 3-1648

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 5, 2015
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/102 recognizing May 2015 as Foster Care Month in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Employment and Human Services Director.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

BACKGROUND:

The family serves as the very foundation of love, identity, and self-esteem in Contra Costa County communities, and where kin, non-kin, foster and adoptive families, who open their homes and hearts and support children whose families are in crisis, play a vital role in helping children and families heal and reconnect thereby launching young people into successful adulthood.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Foster care providers will not receive Board recognition for their services.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

None