Backup Documents 04/09/2024 Item # 4BPROCLAMATION
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 are serious problems 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 2024 be designated as
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9T" Day of April 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN