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Adopt a resolution recognizing May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month in Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution recognizing May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
Since 1988, the month of May has been designated nationally to recognize foster care providers, referred to as Resource Families in the State of California, and their dedication to caring for children during their most traumatic days. During this time, the focus has shifted to prevention and care by promoting well-being and offering resources through community involvement, targeted support services, and collaborative relationships that keep foster children cared for and safe.
Recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of stable, loving homes for children in the foster care system and to acknowledge the dedication of foster parents, caregivers, and other professionals who support foster children. The theme for 2026 is "Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities." This theme reflects Solano County's ongoing commitment to placing children and youth at the center of every decision, connecting them with supportive adults, and creating meaningful pathways toward stability and well-being.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with the preparation of the resolution are included in the Board's FY2025/26 Working Budget.
DISCUSSION:
According to point-in-time data from the California Child Welfare Indicators Project as of October 1, 2025, there were 37,577 children and youth in foster care across California. As of February 2026, Solano County Child Welfare Services served 328 youth in foster care, ensuring their safety, permanency, and well-being. Foster care is a temporary, court-superv...
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