HomeMy WebLinkAboutR19-021 April 2019 Month of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month Commissioner W1C ti moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 61' 1
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 2019 AS THE MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD
AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION 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. Supporting families of young children is crucial in
order to create a better Eagle County for all; and
WHEREAS, local early childhood organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the
Education of Young Children, are celebrating the Month of the Young Child; and
WHEREAS, local social services organizations, in conjunction with the Department of Human
Services, are recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness of child
abuse and neglect as part of a nationwide public awareness campaign; and
WHEREAS, approximately 4,300 children from birth to age five call Eagle County their home.
Demographics suggest that the number of young children in Eagle County will increase over the next
fifteen years; and
WHEREAS, research shows that high-quality early learning and education opportunities have the
capacity to benefit all children, and that low-income and at-risk children show the greatest gains; and
WHEREAS,research shows that the following protective factors reduce child abuse and neglect in
our communities: knowledge of parenting and child development, strong social connections ,positive
attachments , concrete supports for parents, social and emotional well-being; and
WHEREAS, every dollar spent on early care and education contributes $2.25 to the Colorado state
economy according to the Early Milestones research; and
WHEREAS, local early childhood and social service organizations are working to improve early
learning opportunities, and family well-being to build better futures for everyone in Eagle County; and
WHEREAS,public policies that support the whole family across multiple domains including supports
for early learning for all young children are crucial to young children's futures.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,
State of Colorado:
THAT,April 2019 be proclaimed "The Month of the Young Child"and "Child Abuse Prevention
Month" in Eagle County, and that we call upon all residents, community and faith-based organizations,
businesses, and government agencies to create alliances and build their efforts to strengthen Eagle
County, Colorado's families and target investments in strengthening families our communities.
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.
MOVED,READ AND ADOPTED by the Boardcr
f County Commissioners of the County of Eagle,
State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 14' day of 1 -4L- , 2019.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
O4 vliaLt 0 COLORADO, By and Through Its
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