Proclamation
WHEREAS, The month of May is set aside as National Foster Care Month to recognize the collaborative relationships across community organizations to support youth in foster care programs; and WHEREAS, In Cupertino there are 14 foster families, and in Santa Clara County there are 526 foster families; and
WHEREAS, The healthy growth and development of our youth is important because they will determine the future direction of our community; and
WHEREAS, Foster families open their homes and hearts to children whose families are in crisis, and thus play a vital role in helping children and families heal, reconnect, and launch children into successful adulthood; and
WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino supports the efforts of foster families who dedicate their time to children both in and leaving foster care.
THEREFORE, I, Mayor Liang Chao, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby proclaim the month of May in the City of Cupertino as
National Foster Care
Awareness Month
and thank the families who embrace the responsibility of providing a home and family to children in need.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
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The Honorable Liang Chao
Mayor, City of Cupertino