Commissioners to
Proclaim May
NATIONAL FOSTER/KINSHIP
PARENT APPRECIATION MONTH
Mesa County, CO- The Mesa County Commissioners will
Proclaim May as National Foster/Kinship Parent Appreciation Month on Monday May
18th at 9:00am. The Proclamation will be signed at the old County Courthouse,
544 Rood, in the Public Hearing Room. Members of the media are invited to
attend. DHS staff and a Foster Family (The Sipes) will be accepting the
Proclamation and will be on hand for interviews immediately following the
Proclamation.
In Mesa County there are nearly 300 children and youth in foster care. There are over 180 Foster and Kinship families, in Mesa County, who open
their homes and hearts to children. These Foster/Kinship families and play a
vital role in helping children and families heal and reconnect, thus launching
children into successful adulthood. During the month of May we take the
opportunity to thank these heroes of our community for providing loving safe
homes for children and families in crisis.
More
Foster/kinship families are needed to provide stability and love to children of
all ages in Mesa County. If you are
interested in becoming a Foster Parent contact Foster Care of Mesa County at
970 683 2607.