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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2018 AS "GUARDIAN AD LITEM MONTH"
AND "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" AND THE WEEK OF APRIL 15 THROUGH APRIL 21,
2018 AS "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. St. Lucie County prides itself on giving back to the community and contributing to
the quality of life among our citizens.
2. For more than three decades, CASTLE has upheld our legacy of protecting the lives
of abused children and families. CASTLE works diligently with Devereux and the Department of
Children & Families to ensure that every child suffering from abuse has a brighterfuture and hope
for a safe life. The month of April has been designated as "Child Abuse Prevention Month".
CASTLE, alongwith its community partners, embraces opportunities that can potentially change the
way society cares for children and youth.
3. April 15 through April 21, 2018 has been designated as National Volunteer
Appreciation Week. The month of April has been designated as "Guardian Ad Litem Month".
4. The Guardian ad Litem Program is a partnership of volunteers and staff who also
advocate forthe best interest of abused, abandoned and neglected children within ourcommunity.
There are approximately 536 children in St. Lucie County involved in the court system through no
fault of their own.
5. There are approximately 124 abused, abandoned or neglected children in St. Lucie
County currently waiting for a volunteer Guardian ad Litem to be their voice.
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 2018 as "CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH" and "GUARDIAN AD LITEM MONTH" ,and the week of April 15-21, 2018
as "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges all residents of St. Lucie County to give of their time to make a
difference in the lives of most vulnerable children by volunteering with the Guardian ad Litem
Program.
This Board further encourages others to focus attention on those children who live
in the shadow of an uncertain future while they await forever families.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17TH day of April 2018.
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