To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Rex Bohn
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Proclaim September 2025 as Craniofacial Acceptance Month in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the proclamation.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
The Children’s Craniofacial Association (CCA) launched Craniofacial Acceptance Month in 2005 to raise awareness about craniofacial differences. Each year, thousands of children in the United States are born with conditions such as cleft lip and palate, Apert syndrome, Treacher Collins syndrome, facial palsy and craniosynostosis, which affects about one in 2,500 births.
These conditions often require multiple surgeries and ongoing medical treatment, creating financial and emotional challenges for families. A lack of public understanding also contributes to stigma and isolation for affected individuals.
CCA, a nonprofit organization, supports families and medical professionals, provides education and promotes acceptance of individuals with facial differences. Proclaiming September 2025 as Craniofacial Acceptance Month in Humboldt County emphasizes inclusion, compassion and community support.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact in presenting a proclamation.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Craniofacial Acceptance Month Proclamation
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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