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This joint resolution recognizes February 2025 as National Parent Leadership Month, highlighting the critical importance of parental involvement in building strong, safe communities. The resolution emphasizes that partnerships with parents are essential for preventing child abuse and neglect, and for developing supportive community environments. It acknowledges that when parents are actively engaged in planning, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs, they can share their lived experiences and expertise to create positive change. The Maine Children's Trust is specifically mentioned as an organization that supports partnerships between parents and community stakeholders. The resolution aims to honor and celebrate parents who contribute to community strength by providing opportunities for them to collaborate, receive training, and inform policies that support family well-being. By designating February 2025 as Parent Leadership Month, the legislature seeks to raise awareness about the powerful role parents play in nurturing thriving children and building resilient communities.

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