A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH, CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING MAY AS “NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH” WHEREAS, the City of Pismo Beach is committed to ensuring all children have safe, stable, and loving homes when they cannot remain with their biological families; and WHEREAS, more than 420,000 children nationwide, including over 28,000 in California, are currently in the foster care system; and
WHEREAS, over 200 children and youth in the County of San Luis Obispo are in foster care; and
WHEREAS, the 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, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby proclaims May as “National Foster Care Month” and encourages all residents to join in raising awareness and supporting foster care and resource families in our community.
Dated this 20th day of May, 2025
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Ed Waage, Mayor
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