Agenda Item 4.e
City of San Rafael
Proclamation
Week of the Young Child - April 1 – 7, 2023
WHEREAS, Children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional, and language and literacy development are built on a foundation of children’s positive interactions with adults, peers, and their environment; and
WHEREAS, childcare is an essential service that parents rely on so they can work, attend school or participate in training, knowing their children are well cared for in a stable, nurturing and thriving environment; and
WHEREAS, access to high quality child care is critical for all young children and families and closes the gap of school readiness and leads to positive outcomes for all children; and
WHEREAS, high–quality early childhood education promotes the intellectual, emotional, and physical development of children, which prepares them to be responsible and contributing members of our society; and
WHEREAS, public policies and programs which support early learning for all young children are crucial to their futures, and those who contribute significantly to the lives of young children in our community deserve our recognition and gratitude; and WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael encourages all community members during this week and throughout the month of April to celebrate our youngest learners by recognizing and supporting the needs of young children in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, KATE COLIN, Mayor of San Rafael, hereby proclaim April 1 through 7, 2023 as the Week of the Young Child.
Kate Colin
Mayor