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ProcCamatim <br />RECONGNIZING MAY 2024 AS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY <br />OF HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S VILLAGE <br />Whereas, Hibiscus Children's Village is celebrating 20 years of providing life -changing services to <br />youth in May; and <br />Whereas, Hibiscus Children's Village provides safe haven to 90 abused, abandoned and/or neglected <br />youth annually in a group home environment; and <br />Whereas, Hibiscus Children's Village helps prepare teens for successful adulthood through the Career <br />Pathways to Independence Program featuring graphic design, culinary instruction and an academic achievement <br />center; and <br />Whereas, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, 50% of lifetime mental health problems start in <br />children before the age of 14, and 1 in 6 children have a diagnosable mental health disorder equivalent to 5 in <br />every U.S. classroom; and <br />Whereas, Hibiscus Children's Center provides Mental Health Services to over 550 children and families <br />annually in the Hibiscus Village, Shelter, and in the community; and <br />Whereas, Hibiscus Mental Health Services focus on helping children overcome trauma and move <br />forward in life and Hibiscus Therapists are trauma -trained, master's level clinicians with a wide range of <br />experience and expertise in child and family therapy; and <br />Whereas, Hibiscus Children's Center provides specialized sexual abuse treatment services to victims <br />and their non -offending caregivers. Hibiscus is the only Department of Health sanctioned Sexual Abuse <br />Treatment Program on the Treasure Coast. <br />Now, Therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, ,Florida, that the County recognizes the 20TH anniversary of Hibiscus Children's Village and <br />their significant accomplishments and impact on the children and residents of Indian River County. <br />Adopted this 7th day of May, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />