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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09112001 - 2001-381 0 �owtm goatagoax0i 6P" ga*mia RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE RESOLUTION NO. 20OV381 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONTRA COSTA CHILD CARE COUNCIL WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Child Care Council serves more than 20,000 parents a year in Contra Costa County providing both childcare referrals and information on choosing quality child care; and WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Child Care Council provides sliding scale child care subsidies to more than 1,300 low income families and children at risk as well as providing consultation and resources to parents on areas such as parenting concerns, parent support groups and parent leadership development; and WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Child Care Council recruits committed child care providers by offering licensing orientation meeting, technical assistance on starting a child care business and business training. The Council also has a Child Health and Nutrition Program which offers nutrition and health education, meal reimbursements, consultation on children's health and nutrition issues and a resource library; and WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Child Care Council Provides public education and advocacy to inform parents, providers, elected officials, the business community and the general public about trends in child care legislation and local child care needs; and WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Child Care Council's mission is to promote quality care for children by empowering parents and strengthening families; developing and supporting quality and affordable child care and early education which values cultural diversity and respects the role of parents as the child's primary caregiver, and building a broad base of community support for children, families and child care so that Contra Costa's children will lead happier and healthier lives, and reach their full potential. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby proclaim October 12, 2001 as Contra Costa Passed by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors present this 11`h day of September 2001. 14- Gayle i'lkema j John Gioia District 11 Supe so Chair `. District I Supervisor Donn Ge ber, Chair Mark DeSaulnier Dist ct 1 Supervisor District 1V Supervisor ederal D. Glover District V Supervisor I hereby certify that rite foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order Entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. John S ,County A ministrator and Cler f t/te Board of Supervisors By DpryCte