There are people here who care about you and look after your needs. But, O Bannon continued, nothing takes the place of having your own bed, your own toys and a brother or sister to play with. No temporary home can take the place of having a mom or dad to call your own. Most of all, it doesn t take the place of feeling you re where you belong, the Governor said. Every one of you deserves that feeling a feeling of permanence.
Every child deserves a loving and stable family.
This bill strives to achieve that, said State Senator J. Murray Clark of Indianapolis, who had urged his fellow lawmakers to pass the measure. The state should not be in the business of raising children, said another legislative supporter, State Representative Sheila Klinker of Lafayette. Families should raise children. Also appearing with the Governor was Clara Anderson, executive vice president of the Children s Bureau of Indianapolis, Incorporated. This makes sure we get children out of unsafe homes, Anderson said.