TITLE
Title
PROCLAIM AUGUST 2024 AS CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH IN GUILFORD COUNTY
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Carly Cooke
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation
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 18,043 Guilford County residents annually and has collected more than $33,389,800 million dollars in support during county fiscal year 2024; 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 2024 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.
ADOPTED the 1st day of August 2024.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Receive proclamation recognizing August 2024 as Child Support Awareness Month in Guilford County.
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