Coconino County proclaims Week of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month; board approves both

Coconino County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two proclamations recognizing early childhood education and child-abuse prevention.

At the meeting county staff read the proclamations and community representatives addressed the board. The first proclamation designated April as the Week of the Young Child in Coconino County; the county’s statement encouraged investments in early care and education and noted partners celebrating the observance. The second proclamation designated April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and invited residents and organizations to support local prevention programs and visual observances.

Why it matters: Supervisors said both proclamations are consistent with ongoing county priorities — supporting early childhood development and raising awareness about child abuse and neglect. Board members noted prior county support for early‑childhood programs and welcomed community flag displays and ceremonies connected to prevention activities.

Formal actions and votes: - Week of the Young Child proclamation: Motion made by Supervisor Patrice Horstman and seconded by Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros. Vote: unanimous (5–0) to adopt the proclamation. - Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation: Motion made by Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros and seconded by Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez. Vote: unanimous (5–0) to adopt the proclamation.

Public details: County staff and community groups indicated in the public remarks that flags and visual displays will be placed on the courthouse lawn for Child Abuse Prevention Month and that a ceremony was scheduled; organizers said they expected to erect flags and hold a ceremony on the courthouse lawn in the coming days.