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Elbert County board proclaims April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Summary
The Board approved a proclamation presented by Darcy Bowling, director of the Elbert County Department of Human Services, designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Darcy Bowling, director of the Elbert County Department of Human Services, presented a proclamation at the April 9 meeting designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation described the importance of supporting families and communities to prevent child abuse and neglect and called on citizens to join local prevention efforts.
Following the presentation, a board member moved to approve the proclamation and another commissioner seconded. The board approved the proclamation by voice vote; the meeting record shows “Aye” and that the motion carried. No roll‑call tally was provided in the transcript.
Bowling said Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the role families and communities play in keeping children safe and promotes awareness and support for families in crisis.
