F-2 - Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation

PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Whereas, children are vital to Tiffin’s future success, prosperity, and quality of life; and, Whereas, all children deserve to have the safe, stable, nurturing homes and communities they need to foster healthy growth and development; and, Whereas, Iowa is leading research efforts to better understand the negative long-term outcomes of child abuse and neglect among adults through the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACEs), which shows that poor physical health, mental health, and financial health in adulthood is attributed to adverse experiences in childhood, including abuse and neglect; and, Whereas, research shows that the presence of just one caring relationship in a child’s life builds resilience and mitigates negative outcomes, especially in a child with a high ACEs score; and, Whereas, child abuse and neglect is a community responsibility and can be reduced by making sure each family has the support it needs to raise children in a healthy environment; and, Whereas, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among the courts, social service agencies, schools, civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community; and, Whereas, effective youth-serving programs — like those offered by the Clear Creek Amana School District, Springmier Library, Tiffin Parks and Recreation Department, Family Wellbeing Associates, and United Action for Youth — offer positive alternatives for young people and encourage youth to develop strong ties to their community; and, Whereas, the Tiffin Mayor and City Council members recognize the need for community awareness of local child abuse prevention efforts and healthy parenting education & support, from organizations like Johnson County Community Partnerships for Protecting Children and Prevent Child Abuse – Johnson County, and encourage families to attend the Community Cares Resource Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Family Wellbeing Associates at 1140 Tall Grass Ave parking lot.