4.5 National Foster Care MonthProclamation of the
City of Salina, Kansas
Whereas, there are approximately 496,000 American children and youth in
foster care and nearly half of the young people in foster care are over the
age of 10; and
Whereas, there are more than 5,000 children in the foster care system in
Kansas, most placed temporarily due to parental abuse or neglect; and
Whereas, there is an urgent need for foster families to care for teenagers,
special needs and sibling groups; and
Whereas, the City of Salina shows appreciation to all foster parents for
their selflessness and dedication to helping children in need.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that I, Samantha P. Angell, Mayor of the
City of Salina, Kansas, do hereby proclaim May 2011, as
National Foster Care Month
in Salina and call upon all citizens, community agencies, religious
organizations, medical facilities, and businesses to increase their
participation in our efforts to bring awareness to foster care and the need
for foster parents.
June 6, 2011
Date Samantha P. Angell, Mayor