04/03/2025
Our CEO, Victoria Kelly, stood in solidarity as the Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation recognizing the importance of prevention efforts here in Mendocino County.
TODAY STARTS THE MONTH WE BUILD MORE AWARENESS AROUND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION.
PROCLAMATION SIGNED BY THE BOS
WHEREAS, in Mendocino County in year 2024, 2244 suspected child abuse/neglect reports were received with1067 needing investigation resulting in 225 substantiated allegations. Mendocino County Child Welfare and community partners support on average monthly, 271 children, youth and nonminor dependents involved in the Juvenile Dependency Court
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment of our community, and finding solutions requires input and action from everyone; and
WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the future of Mendocino County; and
WHEREAS, child abuse can have long‐term psychological, emotional, and physical effects that have lasting consequences for victims of abuse; and
WHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and promote the social, emotional, and developmental well‐being of children; 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 promote the social and emotional well‐being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.