PROCLAMATION OF THE GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL
PROCLAIMING MAY as
“NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH”
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo and the City of Grover Beach are committed to ensuring all children have safe, stable, and loving homes when they cannot remain with their biological families; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 420,000 children nationwide, including 28,000 in California, that are currently in the foster care system; and WHEREAS, there are over 200 children and youth, in the County of San Luis Obispo who are in the foster care system; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services continues to actively recruit more resource families to ensure children have nurturing homes in which they can heal, grow, and thrive; and
WHEREAS, National Foster Care Month recognizes the critical role of resource families in providing nurturing, stable homes and highlights the ongoing need for more families to support local children; and
WHEREAS, this month-long effort which is mirrored across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, celebrates resource families and encourages more individuals to positively impact a child’s life through foster care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grover Beach City Council does herby officially proclaim May as “National Foster Care Month” in the City of Grover Beach and in so doing, encourages all residents to join in raising awareness and supporting foster care and resource families in our community.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Grover Beach to be affixed this 26th day of May 2026.
Kassi Dee Mayor
Attest:
Wendi Sims, City Clerk