Board proclaims August for child-support and breastfeeding awareness; approves event transit hours; sheriff’s posse presents donation

The Kings County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 5 adopted two proclamations — declaring August 2025 Child Support Awareness Month and National Breastfeeding Awareness Month — approved a temporary extension of county transport services for a community event, and accepted a ceremonial donation presentation from the King County Sheriff’s Posse.

Marie Waite, director of Kings County Child Support Services, asked the board to proclaim August as Child Support Awareness Month and highlighted the department’s second annual Summer Kids Day set for Thursday, Aug. 7 at Fast Plaza in Hanford, which the department described as a free, family-oriented event offering back-to-school resources and partner services. ‘‘We encourage everyone in Kings County to attend and take part in the celebration,’’ Waite said. The board adopted the proclamation by roll call vote.

Thomas Brand, WIC director, and Carmen Escobar, regional breastfeeding liaison, asked the board to proclaim August as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and noted 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Kings County’s WIC program. The board adopted the related resolution by roll call vote.

The board also authorized Kings County Transit Services to temporarily extend service hours on Thursday, Aug. 7 to support the Summer Kids Day event; the motion passed by roll call.

During unscheduled appearances earlier in the meeting, Sheriff Dave Robinson introduced members of the King County Sheriff’s Posse, who presented a check to benefit the department’s canine and explorer programs and other projects. Robinson said that over his 15-year tenure the posse has donated approximately $200,000 to the sheriff’s office. Anthony Azevedo, representing the posse, said the group funds the donated amounts through annual events such as an upcoming crab feed and that the posse has existed for roughly 88 years.