HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 10-001RESOLUTION NO. 10 —001
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE CHILDREN
AND YOUTH OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY LED BY THE
SANTA CLARA COUNTY CHILDREN'S AGENDA VISION COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council is made up of
leaders from multiple disciplines throughout Santa Clara County and is leading the Children's
Agenda to achieve better outcomes for children and envisions a community where every child is
safe, healthy, successful in learning, successful in life; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council's mission is to
champion systems change, effective investment and policies, and strategic partnerships, that
improve outcomes for children, youth and families in Santa Clara County; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council believes that all
children and youth have rights to live in a just, moral and supportive society; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council embraces the
diversity of our community and believes all children and youth have the same rights, regardless
of their culture, race, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or disability; and all
children and youth have the right to a better world than the one they inherited; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Children's Agenda Vision Council has adopted the
Bill of Rights for Children and Youth to draw the attention of all County and local agencies,
parents, guardians, and private enterprises throughout the county and to provide them guidance
in their decision making in order to foster the needs and healthy development of all children,
youth, and families in the County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga desires that every child and youth should have the
opportunities set forth in the Bill of Rights for the Children and Youth of Santa Clara County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Saratoga adopts the Bill of Rights for the Children and Youth for Santa Clara County as a
guideline for all County local agencies, parents, guardians, communities, and private enterprises.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga with the
adoption of this resolution supports and encourages all County and local agencies to adopt,
publicize, and facilitate the Bill of Rights for Children and Youth into programs and activities for
the benefit of our youth.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Saratoga City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 20 day of January 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Chuck Page, Howard Miller, Vice Mayor Jill Hunter,
Mayor Kathleen King
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Susie Nagpal
ATTEST:
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Ann Su livan, City Clerk
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Kathleen M. King, Mayor
The Bill of Rights for Children and Youth of Santa Clara County:
We resolve to invest in all children and youth so that:
• A healthy mind, body and spirit that enables them to maximize their potential.
• Develop a healthy attachment to a parent, guardian, or caregiver and an ongoing
relationship with a caring and supportive adult.
• Have their essential needs are met — nutritious food, shelter, clothing, health care, and
accessible transportation.
• A safe and healthy environment, including homes, schools, neighborhoods and
communities.
• Access to a 21st century education that promotes success in life, in future careers and a
love of life -long learning.
• Training in life skills that will prepare them to live independently, be self - sufficient and
contribute to their community.
• Employment opportunities with protections from unfair labor practices.
• Freedom from mistreatment, abuse and neglect.
• A voice in matters that affect them.
• A sense of hope for their future.
Bill of Rights for
Children & Youth
Santa Clara County
We resolve to invest in all children and youth so that:
• They have a healthy mind, body and spirit that enables them to
maximize their potential.
They develop a healthy attachment to a parent, guardian, or
caregiver- and an ongoing relationship with a caring and supportive
adult.
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Their essential needs are met — nutritious food, shelter, clothing,
health care, and accessible transportation.
They have a safe and healthy environment, including homes,
schools, neighborhoods and communities.
They have access to a 21st century education that promotes success
in life, in future careers and a love of life-long learning.
They have training in life skills that will prepare them to live
independently, be self sufficient and contribute to their community.
They have employment opportunities with protections from unfair
labor practices.
They have freedom from mistreatment, abuse and neglect.
They have a voice in matters that aJfact them.
They have a sense of hope for their future.
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