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COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIF. . L
Resolution No. 23-137
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2023 AS ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Butte County recognizes that all children need a place to call home, that provides them with security,
support and most of all love; and
WHEREAS, every year, more than 121,000 children in foster care in the United States are available for adoption; and
WHEREAS, the average length of time a child spends in foster care in the United States waiting to be adopted is
between two and four years; and
WHEREAS, in Butte County there are approximately 500 children and youth in foster care; and
WHEREAS, from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, there has been 33 adoptions finalized for Butte County
children in foster care. During November of 2023, an additional 28 adoptions will be finalized, totaling 61 in 2023; and
WHEREAS, November has been designated as National Adoption Awareness Month and is declared so by
presidential proclamation each year; and
WHEREAS, the goal of National Adoption Awareness Month is to increase public awareness of the needs of children
waiting for permanent homes, as well as the enduring and valuable contribution of adoptive parents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby declares the month of
November 2023 as Adoption Awareness Month in Butte County; recognizes that every child deserves a permanent and
loving family; and encourages all citizens to consider adoption during the month of November and throughout the year.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 7th day of November 2023, by the following
vote:
AYES: Supervisor Connelly, Durfee, Ritter, Teeter and Chair Kimmelshue ;
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None i/1
TOXX&5mels ue, Chair
Butte CountyjRoard of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and..Cler of the Board of Supervisors
Deputy