HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-054RESOLUTION NO. 12-054
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF
APRIL 2012 AS "NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida has made the
following determinations:
1. For more than a century, Children's Home Society of Florida has upheld our legacy of
protecting the lives of abused children and families.
2. Every 42 seconds a child suffers from abuse and neglect and Children's Home Society of
Florida is here to change the story for a child in our community.
3. Children's Home Society of Florida, Treasure Coast Division, works diligently with United
for Families and the Department of Children & Families to ensure that every child suffering
from abuse has a brighter future and hope for a safe life.
4. Children who have suffered abuse or neglect are at least 25 percent more likely to
experience problems such as delinquency, teen pregnancy, low academic achievement,
drug use and mental health problems.
5. Children's Home Society of Florida, along with its community partners, embraces
opportunities that can potentially change the way society cares for children and youth. Act
now to protect children in St. Lucie County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of April 2012 as "NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. In honor of this event, this Board encourages community agencies, religious
organizations, businesses and others to celebrate adoption, honor families that grow through
adoption, further an awareness of the changes and issues in adoption, and focus attention on
those children who live in the shadow of an uncertain future while they await forever families.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 3rd day of April 2012.
ATTEST:
DEPUTY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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