To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Proclaim May 2026 as Foster Care Month in Contra Costa County
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as Foster Care Month in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Employment & Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
In Contra Costa County, EHSD's Children & Family Services (CFS) oversee our foster care program.
During May, we honor the courage of children and youth in foster care who often endure immense challenges and overcome adversities.
We honor and thank our Resource Family caregivers - also known as foster parents - who provide stability and security during difficult times and help strengthen child and family wellbeing.
We also recognize our CFS social workers, service providers, and community partners who each play a critical role in protecting our children and youth in foster care. Our social workers and CFS staff collaborate closely with family support organizations, courts, faith-based communities, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), to support children and families with the right mix of services.
Foster Care Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the needs of children and youth in foster care, the importance of ensuring they live in safe, healthy, loving environments, and the value of resource families.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No formal recognition of Foster Care Month in Contra Costa County.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This resolution supports all five of Contra Costa County's community outcomes of the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide...
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