Backup Documents 04/08/2025 Item # 4A 4A
PROCLAMATION
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 fmding 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 2025 be designated as
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of April 2025.
Board of County Commissioners
- l� Collier County,Flo
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Burt L. Saunders, Chairman