Explanation
Title
To proclaim the month of May as Foster Care Awareness month in the City of Columbus.
Body
WHEREAS, the family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem and support, is the very foundation of our communities and our City, and
WHEREAS, Columbus Ohio has approximately 2,924 children in foster care who are being provided with a safe, secure and stable home along with the compassion and nurturing of a foster family, and
WHEREAS, foster families, who open their homes and hearts and offer help to children whose families are in crisis, play a vital role in helping children and families heal and reconnect, and
WHEREAS, dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster children, resulting in a greater need for more foster families, and
WHEREAS, there are numerous individuals, public and private organizations who work to increase public awareness of the needs of children who are in and aging out of foster care; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate the valuable contribution of foster parents and we know that the foster care "system" is only as good as those who choose to be part of it, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby proclaim May as FOSTER CARE MONTH in Columbus, Ohio and urge all citizens to change a life by sharing their hearts, opening their homes, and offering help to children in foster care.