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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: May 2, 2023 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-i <br /> SUBJECT: Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation <br /> DEPARTMENT: Board of County Commissioners <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Proclamation Amy Fowler, Commissioner, 919-245- <br /> 2130 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation designating May 12, 2023 as Child Care Provider <br /> Appreciation Day in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: Established in 1996, Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration that <br /> affords an opportunity to recognize the contributions of child care providers to the overall health <br /> and welfare of the community and the essential role they play for the County's working families. <br /> The early years of a child's life from birth to age five is the most critical time in a child's <br /> development in which the brain's architecture is built and early learning sets the trajectory for <br /> future success. The Orange County child care community provides critical care, education, and <br /> enrichment opportunities for children of all backgrounds. The COVID-19 pandemic created <br /> tremendous hardship for child care providers and the families of Orange County who depend on <br /> them. However, the child care community continued to meet the needs of families while risking <br /> their health and financial stability to remain open. The proclamation affirms the important role the <br /> child care community plays in support of young children, their families, and the local economy. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the <br /> proclamation. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br /> The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary <br /> for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their <br /> dependents. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve and authorize the Chair <br /> to sign the proclamation designating May 12, 2023 as Provider Appreciation Day in Orange <br /> County. <br />