Backup Documents 04/14/2026 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;
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 2026 be designated as
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of April 2026.
Boar ounty Commissioners
Collier Co
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an Kowal Chairman