April 29 event commemorates Child Abuse Awareness Month

Across the nation and right here in Northeast Iowa, April is a time to highlight Child Abuse Prevention and raise awareness for the efforts being done to eradicate child abuse. An event April 29 at the Waukon Wellness Center will commemorate the month-long observance of National Child Abuse Awareness.

National Child Abuse Awareness Month was first declared by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, after 4 years, April was formerly established as Child Abuse Prevention Month by President Ronald Reagan. The purpose of the month is for communities to rededicate themselves to being supportive of families and play an active role in preventing child abuse and neglect, as well as taking positive action to promote child and family well-being. The color blue became the color for child abuse awareness.

Helping Services for Youth & Families Family Education Team is partnering with Community Partnerships for Protecting Children (CPPC) to put on a free community event for families. These events are to bring community awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month and community resources through activities that the whole family can enjoy.

The Blue Family Day event will include a bouncy house, carnival games and community resources to explore. Join us at the Waukon Wellness Center on Saturday April 29, from 9 a.m. to noon.

 

Working with families since 1973, Helping Services for Youth & Families, a nonprofit organization serving eight counties with programs that promote healthier and safer families throughout Northeast Iowa.

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