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Child Abuse Prevenfion Month
April 2023
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment of our community, andfinding solutions requires input and action from everyone; and
WHBRBAS, or-rr children are our most valuable resources and will shape the future of the community in whichwe live; and
WIIEREAS, child ab.use can have long-term psychological, emotional, and physicaleffects that have lastingconsequences 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 betweenchild welfare professionals, edr.rcation, health, community-and faith-based organizations, businesses, lawenforcement agencies, and families; and
WHEREAS, communiiies rnust make every effort to promote programs and activities that create strong andthriving children and families; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase awareness about childabuse and contribute to promote the socialand emotionalwell-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, THEREFORT: tl" Kittitas County Board of Commissioners proclaim April2023 as Child AbusePrevention Month in Kittitas Counfy and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medicalfacilities, 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.
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Laura Osiadacz, Corn misgioner
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March 27,2023
Board of Commissioners
205 W 5th, Suite LO8
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Dear Board of Commissioners:
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of communities working
together to help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment. During the month of April and
throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family
well-being and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent
child abuse and neglect.
I am writing to you to request that the County of Kittitas proclaim the month of April 2023 as Child
Abuse Prevention Month.
For your convenience, I am attaching a proclamation that may be used. lf possible, it would be
appreciated if this matter could be on the agenda for April !}th,2023, or as soon thereafter as
possible.
Court Advocates for Children for Kittitas County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Court
Advocates for Children is a child advocacy program currently serving 1-09 abused, neglected, and/ or
abandoned children ages birth to eighteen years in Kittitas County. We provide trained independent
volunteers who promote and advocate forthe best interests of abused and neglected children in
the justice system of Kittitas County. We envision a communitythat is aware of and committed to
the efforts of Court Advocates to secure a safe, permanent, and loving home for abused and
neglected children in Kittitas County. Learn more at https://casaprosram.orsl.
Respectfully,
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Sarah Read
Communication & Development Coordinator
Court Advocates for Children for Kittitas County
Enclosures: Proclamation
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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 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, I do hereby proclaim Aprilas NATIONAI CHItD ABUSE PREVENTTON MONTH in
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.
Signed this day of 2023
Attest
City Clerk Mayor