Vol. 9, No. 2• May 2005

Governor Proclaims May 2005
“Foster Care Month”

Raleigh—Governor Easely has proclaimed May 2005 to be Foster Care Month in North Carolina. His proclamation reads:

WHEREAS, there are approximately 10,112 children of all ages in the North Carolina foster care system right now; and

WHEREAS, it is the goal of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to provide these children with safe, stable, and nurturing family environments; and

WHEREAS, every day, citizens choose to become foster parents and open their homes, hearts, and lives to these children; and

WHEREAS, there were 1,371 children adopted from foster care last fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, foster parents frequently adopt their foster children, which results in a continual need for more foster families; and

WHEREAS, numerous individuals, communities, and public and private organizations are committed to efforts to ensure children’s safety, well-being, and permanence;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, MICHAEL F. EASLEY, Governor of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim May 2005, as

“FOSTER CARE MONTH” in North Carolina. I commend this observance to our citizens as an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of foster parents and child welfare professionals and to urge all citizens to volunteer their time, energy, and talents on behalf of children in foster care. I further encourage the community, businesses, faith-based organizations, and families to participate in efforts to recruit and support foster families in North Carolina.

Source: State of North Carolina. (2005). Office of the Governor. Online <http://www.governor.state.nc.us/News/Proclamations/>

 

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