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Mayor proclaims April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Basehor
Summary
Mayor Drennan proclaimed April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month for Basehor City after a reading by Sherry Trejo that noted 70,940 reports to Kansas Child Protective Services in fiscal year 2024; the proclamation included a call for community partnerships to support children and families.
Mayor Drennan proclaimed April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month for Basehor City after a city council reading of the proclamation on April 9.
Sherry Trejo read the proclamation's findings, including a line that in fiscal year 2024 “70,940 reports were made to Child Protective Services in the state of Kansas.” The proclamation emphasized that child abuse and neglect affect all segments of the community and urged partnerships among child welfare professionals, schools, health providers, faith-based organizations, businesses, law enforcement and families to promote protective factors for children.
City Administrator Leslie Riverola described the proclamation as an opportunity for local awareness and for the city to support activities that promote stable, nurturing environments for children. A brief photo session followed the presentation.
No formal policy action or budget appropriation was taken during the proclamation; it was presented as a recognition and a call for community engagement.
