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RESOLUTION NO.
97-371
A RESOLUTION OF THE MOHA VE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN
SUPPORT OF THE uFAMIL Y ,AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION" PROGRAM
PROPOSAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the Mohave Board of Supervisors is vitally concerned about the
health and well-being of families and youth in Mohave County; and
WHEREAS, statistics reveal, based on the 1994 Kids Count Fact Book, that in
the County of Mohave 23.5% childnen live in poverty, that 26.3% of children live in
families receiving food stamps, that 32.6% of children are enrolled in AHCCCS, 40.6%
of children participate in school free or reduced lunch programs, 3,343 reported cases
in which children were the victims of abuse, along with 199 reported homeless children;
and
WHEREAS, "Family and Community Connection" is a comunity-based
program to equip families and youth to become self-sufficient contributing members of
their community through: training in life skills, mentoring with peer support and
community connection; and
WHEREAS, the UFamily and Community Connection" program employs a
multiplier effect whereby Extension professionals train community-based para-
professionals and volunteers to teach families and youth life skills. Program
participants will in turn provide support to other families and youth. Youth and family
support networks will be formed through community in addressing the needs of families
and youth; and
WHEREAS, this program builds family self-sufficiency rather than dependency.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mohave County Board of Supervisors
offer their support of the UFamily and Community Connection" Program and
recommends funding of the program by the Arizona Legislature.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mohave County Board of
Supervisors on this 6th day of OCTOBER , 1997.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
APPROVED:
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Carol Anderson, Chairman of the Board
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