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Resolution No. 18-167
RESOLUTI03N RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 20118 AS HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, based on the national survey estimates and California's youth population,it is likely that 20101,0001 youth
under the age of 18,and thousands of 18-24 year olds,are homeless for one or more days during a year. Natural disasters
and a lack of affordable housing have exacerbated youth homeless across rural California; and.
WHEREAS,approximately 25i'a of youth experience homelessness within 2 to 4 years after exiting foster care;and,
in the 2015-2016 school year there were 1,485 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 a,,ssociated
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 imodels 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 recognizes November
2018 as Homeless and Runaway Youth Awareness Month.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 61n day of November,2018,. by the following
vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Wahl, Kirk,Teeter,and Chair Lambert
NOES: None
ABSENT; None c
NOT VOTING: None Steve Lambert, C r
Butte County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Shari cacken of Administrative Officer
an Cler �f tlhe oa ' f Supervisors
By.
Deputy .,