Tuesday, March 24, 2015

National Child Abuse Prevention Month


April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Join the Hawai`i Children's Trust Fund in spreading the awareness about child abuse prevention.  Throughout the United States of America and the State of Hawai`i several individuals, agencies, organizations, coalitions, companies, and councils are coming together to talk about the prevention of child abuse and neglect and the importance of protective factors in supporting children and families.

Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, Parents and Children Together, The Department of Health, and the Child Abuse Prevention Planning Council are hosting a number of events throughout the month of April.  Click on the links below for more information about each event. 


Sunday March 29 join Prevention Child Abuse Hawai`i, Child Abuse Planning Prevention Council, and the Department of Health for the Pinwheels for Prevention.  The pinwheel display will be visible from March 29 - April 12, 2015 at the Hawai`i State Capitol. 

Thursday, April 9 is the Statewide Wear Blue Day to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. Snap a photo of yourself or your group wearing blue and post it to Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii’s Facebook page to show your commitment to preventing child abuse and support for strong families and healthy children for all of Hawaii! #wearbluehawaii #capmonthhawaii

Thursday, April 9, join Parents And Children Together (PACT) & Child Abuse Prevention Planning Council for Sign Waving at Tamarind Park from 7:00am - 9:00am.  

Saturday, April 25 will be the 18th Annual Teddy Bear Drive and Family Resource Fair at the Windward Mall Center Court.



 
You can also visit Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii's website for more information about the events listed above.

 
 Visit our website for a list of upcoming events related to child abuse prevention.  

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