MARCH and APRIL, 2010

 

April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.

From the end of March through April, local activities are planned to give community members the opportunity to see what's being done in their area to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect in Maine. The following list is by date and will be updated as new events are submitted. To view or print out a copy of the 2010 Maine Proclamation of April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, click here.

March 23: Waterville, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the George J. Mitchell School beginning in the conference room next to the library. Coffee and muffins will be served and all of the community partners and local law enforcement will be thanked for their help in preventing child abuse and neglect. A police officer will read a book to the children.

March 24: Augusta, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Children's Center. A State Trooper will read a story to the children and will present him with thank you cards that they prepared in advance. Family of the children will be invited to attend.

March 24: Ellsworth, at 10:30 AM in the cafeteria at the Moore School on State Street for a "Hands are Not for Hurting" event. Scheduled are a puppet show, a dance and the presentation of a peace wreath to a State Trooper. Blue and white cookies will be provided as a snack and parents and community members are invited.

April 13: Farmington, from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at the Homestead Bakery, free pancake breakfast for parents and their children.

April 24: Damariscotta, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Damariscotta YWCA. Many family fun activities have been planned, free of charge.

April 27: Portland, a three city recognition event sponsored by Youth Alternatives Ingraham for those involved in Community Partnerships for Protecting Children.