HomeMy WebLinkAboutR16-024 Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month Commissioner `-/k1.-t�4. moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11'4
Resolution Designating the Month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month
WHEREAS, children have a right to thrive, learn, and grow to their full potential; and
WHEREAS, the prevention of child abuse and neglect strengthens Colorado's families and
communities and ensures the opportunity for children to develop in healthy, trusting families, schools,
and neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, we must come together as partners to keep children safe, ensure that the voices of
our children are heard by all, and extend a helping hand to children and families in need; and
WHEREAS, we call upon those who live in Eagle County to observe this month with
programs and activities that help prevent child abuse and provide for children's physical, emotional,
and developmental needs; and
WHEREAS, Eagle County Department of Human Services (DHS)works to further
collaboration with local law enforcement agencies to agree upon a protocol regarding person(s)who
become so intoxicated they are unable to care for their child(ren). DHS wants people who live in Eagle
County and people who visit Eagle County to have a good time. If they have too much of a good time
it is vital for everyone to know what to expect from law enforcement entities and DHS to prevent child
abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, our child and adult protection hotline received 471 referrals about
potential child abuse or neglect. Of these referrals, 160 were investigated. In addition, the child
protection team provided ongoing case management to 35 families to support them to make positive
changes in their lives and create safer environments for their children; and
WHEREAS, every April, the child protection team plants Pinwheels as part of a nationwide
public awareness campaign. Pinwheels for Prevention represents our efforts to ensure the healthy
development of children. This year, the team will plant 471 pinwheels at our offices in Eagle and El
Jebel because they received 471 referrals about potential child abuse or neglect in 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby
recognizes and supports the efforts of Eagle County Department of Human Services and its partners
and calls upon those who live in Eagle County to observe this month with programs and activities that
help prevent child abuse and provide for children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
THAT, community members who would like to learn more about how to get involved can visit
the following website for additional information: www.preventchildabus-.•lorado.org. - 1
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Ea;ie County Commissioners'Office
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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Clerk to the 13bard of J:,nne McQueenet
County Commissioners rai
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O . Ryan o e
Kat' y C / dler-Henry
Commissioner
Commissioner `) �`
44(Olbtio- - seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner McQueeney IQ-k
Commissioner Ryan � s
Commissioner Chandler-Henry v
This resolution passed by 3 / vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado