TITLE
Title
PROCLAIM AUGUST 2023 AS CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH IN GUILFORD COUNTY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Carly Cooke
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation
WHEREAS, all children deserve to have their basic needs met and the Guilford County Child Support Office helps engage and empower parents to find ways to provide reliable support for their children; and
WHEREAS, good relationships build trust in the child support system and that trust helps to collect more support and build strong foundations for children as they grow into adults; and
WHEREAS, child support services touch the lives of almost 19,000 Guilford County residents annually and has collected more than $33 million dollars in support during county fiscal year 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Child Support Office is committed to a family-centered approach that focuses on providing respect and resources to every person every day; and
WHEREAS, the Guilford County Child Support Office, continues to advance innovative ways to connect parents to resources that help with barriers to paying child support such as family-centered casework, partnerships with other state agencies and referrals to community-based organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim August 2023 as "Child Support Awareness Month" in Guilford County, and recognizes the important role of the parent as well as those county support services designed to help families.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Proclaim August 2023 as Child Support Awareness Month.
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