Children's Memorial Flag Day-Wood County WV

A number of our staff participated in the Wood County version of the Children's Memorial Flag Day today down at the court house flag pole. I welcomed everyone and gave some opening remarks about Child Abuse Prevention, and our belief about "everyone can make a difference" and that strengthening families and reduce the risk factors was a way a community could impact the issues. I also gave acknowledgement of all the efforts all over the state, in every county, and all across the country to participate in this occasion. There were about 60 people present on this blustery, windy, sunny day. The DHHR staff was well represented, as well as law enforcement, the prosecutors office, other private agencies. We had proclamations from the governor, the county commission, and the mayor of Parkersburg to share. A special recognition was given to Jodi Boylen, an assistant prosecutor for her work over the years with CPS cases.