HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-03-22; 4-c - Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 3, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-c
SUBJECT: Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Board of County Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Draft Proclamation Anna Richards, Commissioner, 919-245-
2130
Laura Jensen, 919-245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider a proclamation designating May 6, 2022 as Provider Appreciation Day
in Orange County.
BACKGROUND: Established in 1996, Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration that
affords an opportunity to recognize the contributions of child care providers to the overall health
and welfare of the community and the essential role they play for the County's working families.
The early years of a child's life from birth to age five is the most critical time in a child's
development in which the brain's architecture is built and early learning sets the trajectory for
future success. The Orange County child care community provides critical care, education, and
enrichment opportunities for children of all backgrounds. The COVID-19 pandemic created
tremendous hardship for child care providers and the families of Orange County who depend on
them. However, the child care community continued to meet the needs of families while risking
their health and financial stability to remain open. The proclamation affirms the important role the
child care community plays in support of young children, their families, and the local economy.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve and authorize the Chair
to sign the proclamation.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Child Care Aware' of America and other organizations nationwide are recognizing
Child Care Providers on May 6, 2022, through Provider Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration that affords an opportunity to
recognize the contributions of child care providers to the overall health and welfare of our
community and the essential role they play for our county's working families; and
WHEREAS,the early years of a child's life from birth to age five is the most critical time in a child's
development in which the brain's architecture is built and early learning sets the trajectory for
future success; and
WHEREAS, our child care community provides critical care and education opportunities for
Orange County's young children, as well as support for social and emotional development; and
WHEREAS, our child care community provides enrichment opportunities and nurtures
development for children of all backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, our child care providers form a vital building block of our local economy supporting
Orange County's families as they work; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has created tremendous hardship for child care providers
and the families of Orange County who depend on them, who have continued to meet the needs
of families while risking their health and financial stability to remain open; and
WHEREAS, our future depends on the quality of the early childhood experiences provided to
young children today; support for high-quality child care represents a worthy commitment to our
children's future;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hereby proclaim May 6,
2022, as Provider Appreciation Day, affirming the important role our child care community plays
in support of our young children, their families, and our local economy, and urge all residents of
Orange County to recognize child care providers for their work.
This the 3rd day of May 2022.
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners