Our Children This Month, June 2023

Creating Safe & Inclusive Schools in Fresno County

In late April, the 80 member Children’s Movement of Fresno Residents Council completed its first ever Fresno County Community Congress with a gathering of over 320 attendees. The information, presented in five languages, was the product of 18 months of the Council’s study and work to build the Resident’s Council Team and develop a policy agenda intended to make a better future for Fresno County’s children and their families. The day, filled with presentations, proposals, and remarks from leaders, culminated in a vote by those present to adopt a policy “Issue Action Agenda.” The three priority issues for their work going forward are: Safe and Inclusive Schools, Affordable Housing, and Mental Health. Beginning with this issue’s discussion of Safe and Inclusive Schools, OCTM will explore these three topics throughout the summer.