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Adopt and present a resolution proclaiming April 2017 as "Children's Month" in Solano County to commemorate observances for children during the month of April (Supervisor Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution proclaiming April 2017 as "Children's Month" in Solano County to support celebrations that raise awareness of critical children's issues and commemorate observances for children, including:
* Child Abuse Prevention Month
* Children's Light of Hope Day (April 24)
* Children's Memorial Flag Day (April 28)
* National Library Week (April 9-15) and El Dia de los Libros (April 30)
* Month of the Military Child
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors is being asked to adopt a Resolution recognizing April 2017 as "Children's Month" in Solano County, to support celebrations and observances for children and acknowledge the importance of all County residents in supporting the health, safety and well-being of Solano's children by ensuring that children have a safe and nurturing environment to reach their full potential.
The Solano Children's Alliance/Solano Child Abuse Prevention Council, along with the Family Resource Center Network and other community partners, sponsor the Solano Blue Ribbon Campaign each April during Child Abuse Prevention Month to heighten Solano residents' awareness of child abuse and the need to support families in order to prevent such abuse. Children's Light of Hope Day was established by the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association to recognize and acknowledge the CASA volunteers, foster and adoptive parents who have opened up their hearts and homes to abused and neglected children in our community. Children's Memorial Flag Day is a remembrance of all the children whose lives were lost over the past year, but particularly t...
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