Commissioners declare April Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month after county presentation

Apr 7, 2026

County officials received a presentation from Craig Rickett highlighting improved investigative timeliness and an increase in finalized adoptions (68 in 2024 to 80 in 2025); the board read a proclamation and publicized reporting resources and hotline details.

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Commissioner Carolyn Rice introduced Craig Rickett, who presented an overview of Montgomery County’s efforts for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month and a proclamation declaring April as the awareness month.

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