HomeMy WebLinkAboutR18-026 Designating April 2018 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month Commissionermoved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO,2018-0- ‘---.,
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 2018 AS
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH IN EAGLE COUNTY
WHEREAS, children are fundamental to Eagle County,Colorado's future success,prosperity, and
well-being and are our most precious residents; and
WHEREAS, children have the right to thrive,learn, and grow to their fullest potential; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious and reprehensible problem in our society; and
WHEREAS, research has shown that adverse childhood experiences can have significant impact on a
person's development,health and well-being,even into adulthood; therefore, we must continue our
dialogue and expand how we think and talk about child abuse and neglect; and
WHEREAS, preventing and treating child abuse and neglect must continue to be a high priority in our
communities. This involves families, informal support systems,community members and professionals
working together to prevent and address adverse childhood experiences; and
WHEREAS, we, as a community,must strive to provide safe, nurturing relationships and
environments for our children,which are free of violence, abuse,and neglect; and
WHEREAS,Eagle County Department of Human Services (ECDHS) works in partnership with
individual community members and organizations to mitigate risk factors and build upon protective
factors for at risk children, youth and families; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, ECDHS received 594 referrals from the statewide hotline about suspected child
abuse or neglect in our community. Based on the Colorado Children's Code, 206 referrals required
child protection intervention.Ongoing case management services were provided to 57 families to
mitigate safety concerns and keep children with their families. The child abuse prevention grant
program, Colorado Community Response,worked with 92 families to provide child abuse and neglect
preventative services.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT,April 2018 is hereby proclaimed as "Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month" in Eagle
County, Colorado.
THAT,the Board calls upon all residents,community and faith-based organizations,businesses, and
government agencies to create alliances to increase their efforts to strengthen Eagle County,
Colorado's families and to prevent child abuse and neglect.
THAT,the Board hereby finds,determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public
health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
044 coe, COLORADO,By and Through Its
s a BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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Clerk to the Board of °R Kathy Chandler-Henry
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Commissioner W'I G IJLti G1,w__-`--r seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll
having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Chandler-Henry 1 -4--{
Commissioner Ryan _ 14-tA "
Commissioner McQueeney A-4 `
This resolution passed by ! n vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado