Agenda 03/28/2023 Item # 4A (Proclamation designating April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Collier County)03/28/2023
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, children are key to our community’s future success, prosperity, and
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, children have a right to thrive, learn, and grow in a safe and loving
environment; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem in Collier County, the State
of Florida, and across our nation; and
WHEREAS, child abuse prevention is a community responsibility and finding solutions
depends on involvement among all people; and
WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and support
organizations that benefit children and teens and become more aware of
child abuse prevention and the resources available to keep children safe;
and
WHEREAS, effective programs that are dedicated to keeping children and teens in
the community safe and free from abuse succeed because of
partnerships among agencies, schools, religious organizations, law
enforcement agencies, and the business community; and
WHEREAS, Youth Haven is dedicated to raising awareness about and preventing child
abuse;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 2023 be designated as
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28TH Day of March 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
_______________________
RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN
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03/28/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 24978
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Collier County. To be
accepted by Linda Goldfield, CEO, Youth Haven.
Meeting Date: 03/28/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/15/2023 8:00 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
03/15/2023 8:00 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry Division Review Completed
03/17/2023 2:41 PM
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review Completed 03/20/2023 3:10 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson County Manager Review Completed 03/21/2023 11:40 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 03/28/2023 9:00 AM
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