Item 314/2026
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To: Lisa L. Kim From: Lizabeth Vasquez
Dept: City Manager Dept: City Clerk
Date: 9/22/2026
Subject: Adoption of a Proclamation recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For the City Council to adopt a Proclamation recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Beginning in 2022, and annually thereafter, the City Council has adopted a Proclamation recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month to promote greater awareness and support for the estimated 1 in 4 individuals and families whose lives are irrevocably altered by the death of their children during pregnancy, at birth, and in infancy.
Advocates believe that a formalized day of observation increases public awareness and promotes greater research and understanding to aide in the creation and establishment of programs, resources and services to support and provide assistance to survivors of infant loss and their families.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Proclamation recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Proclamation