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k rs a Resolution, No. 1.7'191
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2017 AS HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, based on the national survey estimates and California's youth population, it is likely that 200,000 youth
under the age of 18, and thousands of 18-24 year olds, are homeless for one or more days during a year; and
WHEREAS, approximately 25%of youth experience homelessness within 2 to 4 years after exiting foster care;and
WHEREAS, in the 2015-2016 school year there were 1,000 homeless K-12 students in Butte County; and
WHEREAS, a high percentage of homeless youth have been physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused by
their guardians and are frequently re-victimized and exploited while living on the streets and in shelters; and
WHEREAS, homeless youth typically lack the resources necessary to secure basic needs, including access to
housing,food, clothing, and adequate and appropriate medical or mental health care; and
WHEREAS, due to lack of stable housing, homeless youth face great difficulty in accessing, stabilizing, and
succeeding in school, reducing the likelihood of successful graduation; and
WHEREAS, unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness confront these and other challenges associated
with homelessness without the support and guidance of a caring adult; and
WHEREAS, awareness of the tragedy of youth homelessness and its causes must be heightened to ensure greater
support for effective programs aimed at preventing homelessness and helping youth remain off the streets; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Butte County, California are the key to preventing youth homelessness by acting as
mentors and role models for youth, guiding them toward available resources, productive choices, and creating
opportunities for youth to successfully transition to adulthood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaim the month of
November 2017 as Homeless and Runaway Youth Awareness Month.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 14th day of November, 2017, by the
following vote:.
AYES;Supervisors Wahl, Kirk, lambert,Teeter, and Chair Connelly
NOES None
ABSENT: Bone
NOT VOTING: Bone
Bill Connelly, Chair
ATTEST: Butte County Board of Supervisors
Shari McCracken, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By:
Deput.