TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Mulheren
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Mulheren
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
DeDe Parker
PHONE:
707-463-7761
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Mendocino County and Flying the Children's Memorial Day Flag at Family and Children's Services the Fourth Friday in April (April 25, 2025)
(Sponsor: Supervisor Mulheren and Social Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Mendocino County and flying the Children's Memorial Flag at Family and Children's Services the fourth Friday in April (April 25, 2025); and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors routinely adopts Proclamations recognizing various events and awareness days throughout the County.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Nationally, April is "Child Abuse Prevention Month". While concerns surrounding abused, neglected and exploited children continue year round, Child Abuse Prevention Month provides the Board of Supervisors the opportunity to draw the attention of the citizens of Mendocino County to the problem of child abuse and the need for good prevention services and alternative caregivers, while encouraging all of us to support efforts to ensure that all children are loved, cared for, nurtured and safe.
With April being proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Children's Action Committee is focused on child and family safety with the support of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, county departments, community partners and families. Child abuse and neglect is every community leader's concern and requires heightened community awareness in order to provide continuous safety for its children and youth.
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