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Commission proclaims April 2025 as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
Summary
CASA and local SOS representatives presented a proclamation; the commission voted 3-0 to proclaim April 2025 as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Lyon County, urging community awareness and prevention.
Representatives from CASA (Corina Sanchez), SOS, Inc. (Christy Grant and Ginny Samples) and Lisa Harder (KCSL) presented a proclamation asking the county to recognize April 2025 as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. The proclamation was approved by the commission 3-0.
In presenting the item, presenters stated that "Prevention remains the best defense for our children and families." The proclamation asks the community to increase awareness and to support local prevention efforts. Commissioners signed the proclamation at the Action Session.
No budget appropriation was attached to the proclamation; it is a formal county declaration intended to raise awareness and encourage community action during April 2025.
