Commissioners adopt proclamation honoring Carbon County child welfare professionals

The Carbon County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing June 2025 as Carbon County Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week and publicly thanked staff of Children and Youth Services for their work.

A commissioner read a formal proclamation noting the risks child welfare professionals face while investigating abuse and neglect and summarizing the duties of Carbon County Children and Youth Services. The text acknowledged the emotional and physical risks of casework, the specialized skills staff develop for working with families in crisis, and the long hours and low pay that can accompany the work. The resolution states the board’s intent to recognize the staff for their dedication to protecting children in the county.

Jill, identified in the meeting as the director of Children and Youth Services, thanked the commissioners and said she was attending a conference to learn more about child welfare laws and regulations. She told the board the agency has 13 caseworkers with tenure ranging from four months to 20 years and praised their commitment. "I really appreciate the commissioners taking the time to acknowledge our staff," Jill said.

Commissioners and others at the meeting offered additional thanks and described the difficulty and reward of the work. One commissioner noted that caseworkers often travel with police to unfamiliar and hazardous home environments and emphasized appreciation for their service.

The board adopted the proclamation by resolution and presented the document to agency representatives in the meeting and online.