TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Supervisor Norvell and Social Services
MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
DeDe Parker
PHONE:
707-463-7761
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Norvell
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Proclamation Recognizing March 2025 as Social Work Appreciation Month in Mendocino County
(Sponsors: Supervisor Norvell and Social Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Social Work Appreciation Month in Mendocino County; and authorize chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board routinely adopts proclamations recognizing various events in Mendocino County.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
March is a time nationally to celebrate the great profession of social work and educate the public about the important contributions of social workers. The national theme for Social Work Month 2025 is "Compassion and Action". The social work profession has existed for more than a century and the need for social workers is greater than ever, as well as support to meet the high demands of their vital work. Social Workers are often unsung heroes on the front lines, assisting people while navigating through crises and tough life challenges. Social workers are trained to help people address personal and systemic barriers to optimal living; they are employed to effect positive change with individuals, families, groups, and communities to overcome issues that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Mendocino County Social Workers can be found answering the County's abuse and neglect reporting hotline, investigating reports of child, elder, and dependent adult abuse and neglect; placing individuals in alternative care settings to support their care and safety when they cannot be maintained at home; and connecting individuals and families to treatment, educational resource...
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