CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake City Council has designated April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the city of Clearlake.

The proclamation, presented at the council's March 26 meeting, encourages increased participation in efforts to prevent child abuse.

Vice Mayor Gina Fortino Dickson, in presenting the proclamation, cited child abuse as a community-wide problem in which finding solutions is dependent upon the involvement of all.

She stated effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among social service agencies, schools, religious and civic organizations, law enforcement agencies and the business community.  

The proclamation urges citizens to become more aware of the effects of child abuse and its prevention and more supportive of parents raising their children in safe and nurturing environments.

The Lake County Children's Council and the Lake County Office of Education will host the fifth annual Children's Festival and Advocacy Walk to raise awareness of the issue.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Library Park in Lakeport.

It will feature musical entertainment along with an informational fair and activities for the children.

There also will be a selection of guest speakers and an opportunity to participate in an advocacy walk.

Agencies interested in participating in the informational fair should call at 707-994-5486 to sign up or email Mike Mix at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Email Denise Rockenstein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .