HomeMy WebLinkAboutChild Abuse Prevention Month April 2021PROCLAMATION
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2021
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect are a serious problem affecting every segment of our community, and finding
solutions requires input and action from everyone; and
WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the future of the community in which we
live; and
WHEREAS, child abuse can have long‐term psychological, emotional, and physical effects that have lasting
consequences for victims of abuse; and
WHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and promote the social, emotional, and
developmental well‐being of children; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships created between child
welfare professionals, education, health, community‐ and faith‐based organizations, businesses, law enforcement
agencies, and families; and
WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and activities that create strong and
thriving children and families; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse
and contribute to promote the social and emotional well‐being of children and families in a safe, stable, and
nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.
THEREFORE, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners proclaim April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention
Month and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities, elected leaders, and
businesses in the Kittitas County to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to support families, thereby
preventing child abuse and strengthening the communities in which we live.
Dated this 6th day of April 2021.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Brett Wachsmith, Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Vice-Chairman
Cory Wright, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board