Local government and law enforcement join the Children’s Advocacy Center in its ongoing mission to prevent child abuse in Tom Green County this month, and educate the public about this important subject.
According to Texas law, anyone who has a reasonable belief that a child is being abused or neglected must report it immediately to local law enforcement or an appropriate state agency.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas Inc. works to make sure every local child has a safe and nurturing home.
According to experts, child abuse is a devastating problem that impacts children from all walks of life, and is completely preventable.
Beginning with a proclamation from the Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday, Child Abuse Prevention Month kicked-off with the annual Pinwheel Ceremony Wednesday at the CAC headquarters on South Bryant Boulevard.
Several other events are planned, and supporters are encouraged to wear blue on Fridays during the month.
A training class to teach about recognition, reporting and prevention of child abuse is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. Registration is required, but the training is free and dinner will be provided.
Call 325-653-4673 for more information, or RSVP to mjeter@cacgreaterwtx.com
Other events this month include:
- “Go Blue” Friday – Email pictures of you, your family, or your office “going
blue” to rthomas@cacgreaterwtx.org for your chance to be featured on social media. - Cookie Friday at Halfmann’s Cake Cottage – Wear blue and stop by Halfmann’s Cake Cottage for a FREE cookie to support Child Abuse Prevention Month. FREE for the first 50 customers wearing blue.
- The 15th annual Picnic in the Park – From 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Kirby Park the Children’s Advocacy Center will be joined by community partners for an afternoon of games, music, food, and fun.
- The event is sponsored by CAC, Pediatric Dentistry of San Angelo, St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus #13514, and the Child & Family Well-being Initiative.
- Blue Sunday – On April 26, join churches across the nation as they pray and spread awareness for the prevention of child abuse. Opportunities for donating to the cause to end child abuse will be available at local congregations on that day.
Become a CASA Volunteer
Are you passionate about children and looking for a meaningful avenue to donate your time?
CASA Volunteers help change a child’s story by volunteering and advocating for them in court. To find out more about becoming a CASA, contact Rebekah at 325-653- HOPE or rbeltran@cacreaterwtx.org.
