Title
Proclamation - Social Worker Appreciation Month (Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell)
Action
ACTION:
Adopt a proclamation declaring March 2025 as Social Worker Appreciation Month
Commission Contact: Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell (Co-Sponsors, Commissioner Arthur Griffin and Commissioner Laura Meier)
Staff Contact: Kimberly Henderson, Director, Child, Family and Adult Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Social Worker Appreciation Month is celebrated in March each year. This month is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the invaluable contributions social workers make to society. The theme for Social Work Month 2025 is "Social Work: Compassion and Action". It highlights the importance of social workers' empathy and active engagement in addressing societal challenges. This theme encourages social workers to not only show compassion but also to take concrete actions to help individuals, families and communities reach their full potential. It also highlights the need for social workers to prioritize self-care to effectively support those in need.
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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