Proclamation - City Council - 4/8/2025 - Child Abuse Prevention MonthProclamation
• Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 2025
City of Eagle, Idaho
WHEREAS, Prevention is possible. With the right policies and investments, families and children can thrive and
avoid contact with child welfare and other costly systems, and
WHEREAS, the early experiences of a child impact them throughout life - both positively and negatively; and
WHEREAS, everyfamily and child is filled with tremendous promise, and we all have a collective responsibility to
prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences, foster the potential of every child, and promote positive
childhood experiences; and
WHEREAS, positive childhood experiences (PCEs)—such as loving caregivers and safe, stable, and nurturing
relationships —play a vital role in helping children thrive by mitigating trauma and the negative
impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES); and
WHEREAS, families who receive the support they need before a crisis occurs are better equipped to provide safe,
healthy, and nurturing environments, leading to children who are safer, healthier, and more hopeful
about their futures; and
WHEREAS, childhood trauma, including abuse and neglect, can have long-term psychological, emotional, and
physical effects throughout an individual's lifetime and impact future generations; and
WHEREAS, primary prevention of child abuse and neglect can reduce the lifetime economic burden associated
with child maltreatment, and
WHEREAS, strengthening families through access to concrete economic, social, and community- based supports
reduces the likelihood of abuse and neglect and ensures children have the foundation for lifelong well-
being; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the partnerships created between child
welfare professionals, education, health, community- and faith -based organizations, businesses, law
enforcement agencies, and families; and
WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and activities that create strong and
thriving children and families; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse
and contribute to promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in a safe,
stable, and nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, investments in prevention initiatives —such as home visiting programs, family- strengthening policies,
economic supports, and community -based child abuse prevention efforts— are essential to building
safer, healthier communities for children and families; and
WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.
Now Therefore, 1, Brad Pike, Mayor of the City of Eagle, Idaho proclaim the month ofApril 2025 as
Child Abuse Prevention Month
in the City of Eagle and urge all citizens to recognize this month by dedicating ourselves to the task of
improving the quality of life for all children and families.
Together, we can create a state where every child can grow up happy, healthy, and safe with hope for their future.
DATED this 8th Day ofApril2025. Signed:
Brad Pike, MaYV
City of Eagle, Idaho