PARENT LEADERSHIP MONTH
February 2022
WHEREAS, Parents Anonymous® Inc., the premier family strengthening outlet, founded by Jolly K., and dedicated to the prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, is celebrating its 53rd
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Parents Anonymous® Inc. in the CNMI initiated Parent Leadership Month in February 2004 to recognize the extraordinary courage and tenacity of parents who have reached out to make improvements in their families and communities; and
WHEREAS, meaningful Parent Leadership occurs when parents gain the knowledge and skills necessary to function in meaningful leadership roles and present a “Parent Voice” to help shape
the direction families, programs and communities take; and
WHEREAS, Parents Anonymous® Inc. of the Northern Mariana Islands recognize the vital importance of supporting and assisting public and private organizations, policymakers, and other key stakeholders to effectively implement policies and build stronger, safer communities for children; and
WHEREAS, Parent Leadership is successfully achieved when parents receive the support and training in addition to shared responsibility, expertise and leadership in the planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of policies, practices and programs affecting families and communities; and
WHEREAS, CNMI Parents Anonymous® Inc. under the Division of Youth Services continue to be accredited for their outstanding leadership in building and empowering parent leaders and
professionals to strengthen and support families and communities through evidence-based Parents Anonymous® Inc. services; and
WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2021, the Division of Youth Services Family and Youth Enhancement Program served 581 parents for Parenting Classes, Parents Anonymous® Inc. Groups, and other events and 352 Children & Youth Program. The 2021 Parent Leadership Awareness Month served 53 Parent nominees. 41 parent nominees for Saipan and 4 parent nominees for Tinian and 8 parent nominees for Rota; and
WHEREAS, a number of diverse CNMI public and private entities have joined the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Division of Youth Services Family & Youth Enhancement Program to plan and implement activities in promoting this year’s theme: “Strengthening
Families through Parent Leadership,” in Refaluwasch: “Amamawal Familiasch sangi Ammwelil lil me saam” and in Chamorro: “Nina Metgut Familia siha ginen I Fuetsan Manai’na.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RALPH DLG. TORRES, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, by virtue of authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of
the Commonwealth, do hereby proclaim February 2022 as
PARENT LEADERSHIP MONTH
I call on all CNMI residents to recognize, honor, and celebrate parents for this critical leadership in their homes, in our communities, and in all international arenas. I encourage everyone to
participate in the activities scheduled throughout the CNMI in the observation and celebration of Parent Leadership Month and the 53rd Anniversary of Parents Anonymous® Inc.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this 15th day of January 2022.
/s/
RALPH DLG. Torres
Governor
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