Commissioners Proclaim May 2016FOSTER/KINSHIP PARENT APPRECIATION MONTH
The Mesa County Commissioners will proclaim
May as National Foster/Kinship Parent Appreciation Month on Monday May 9th
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 Dan
and Erica Waalkes 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.
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