HomeMy WebLinkAboutChild Abuse Prevention Month April 2023PROCLAMATION
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2023
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is 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 development 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 above 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners proclaim April 2022 as Child Abuse
Prevention Month in Kittitas County and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical
facilities, elected leaders and businesses in Kittitas County to participate in the efforts to support families,
thereby preventing child abuse and strengthening the communities in which we live.
Dated this 4th day of April, 2023.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Cory Wright, Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board