HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4b. Month of the Child Proclamation
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo recognizes that every moment in a child's life is an
opportunity for that child to learn, that the quality of these experiences may determine whether
a child succeeds in school and in life, and that all children need caring and loving adults in their
lives; and
WHEREAS, April marks a time to recognize that our community’s children are precious assets,
that the quality of their early years is our collective responsibility, and that we commit ourselves
to ensuring that each and every child has access to a high quality early environment – at home,
at child care, at school and in the community – that will promote their optimal growth and
development; and
WHEREAS, in solidarity of the We Are The Care Initiative, we as a community of partners and
leaders, envision a San Luis Obispo where all families can find and afford quality care for their
children, and where child care professionals are valued for their critical role in building a solid
foundation for children and families to thrive in the world; and
WHEREAS, Saturday, April 6, 2024, will commemorate “Day of the Child” at the Annual Children’s
Day in the Plaza celebration from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza, this
year’s celebration where children and families will have the opportunity to discover creativity,
individuality, diversity while exploring community resources and peaking curiosity around
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; and
WHEREAS, Friday, April 26, 2024 our County will participate in the statewide raising of the
Children’s Memorial Flag to honor and raise awareness about the many children in our midst who
suffer daily from abuse and neglect, and pledge our support for strategies that strengthen
families and protect our young ones as part of the national recognition of April as Child Abuse
Prevention Month; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, Erica A. Stewart, Mayor of the City of San Luis Obispo on behalf of the entire
City Council proclaim April 2024 as the "Month of the Child” and “Child Abuse Prevention Month.
MONTH OF THE CHILD
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April 6, 2024
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