Backup Documents 03/23/2021 Item #16H4 1 6 H 4
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 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 be designated as
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23rd Day of March 2021.
���_ \�✓ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENNY TA OR AIRMAN