HomeMy WebLinkAboutChild Abuse Prevention Month April 2026PROCLAMATION
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 2026
WHEREAS, in Federal fiscal year 2024, there were approximately 4.36 million reports of child
abuse and neglect in the United States. That year, 532,228 children were confirmed as
victims of maltreatment that year.
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 resource and the foundation of our future,
communities must prioritize and promote programs and activities that foster strong,
thriving children and families; 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, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase
awareness about chiId 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 2026 as National
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 7th day of April, 2026.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Cory Wright, Chairman
Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board