Go Blue in April for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect

Did you know April is Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness Month?
 
Here are a few ways to get involved this month:

Monday, April 4, 2016 - Listen in to 89.8 WORT:

Join local experts Sharyl Kato (The Rainbow Project), Julie Ahnen (Dane County Dept. of Human Services) and Fay McClug (Center for Families) as they examine the issues regarding child abuse and neglect. The panel will also discuss support and prevention services and strategies. Sarah and Andrew Kerbel will join the program to tell their story and talk about their organization Seeds from Seeds.  More info at: http://www.wortfm.org/98951-2/





 

Thursday, April 7, 2016 - Wear Blue!

Join Center for Families and other supporting agencies by pledging to wear blue on Thursday, April 7th to help raise prevention awareness and take a stand against child abuse and neglect.


**Send a photo of yourself, co-workers, teams, friends and family wearing blue to eventcoord@centerforfamilies.org. Photos may be displayed on the Center for Families' Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages.**

At Center for Families, we believe that every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable and nurturing environment. Children are the foundation of our society, our community and our future. When we focus on preventing child abuse and neglect, the results are better childhoods, leading to healthier adults and stronger communities.

Thank you for helping us take a stand against child abuse and neglect.

Saturday, April 9, 2016 - Bar Stool Open: Mini golf fundraiser

Mini Golf at Bars. Need we say more? 4 people to a team with a cost of $40 ($10/person). All proceeds go to Center for Families of Wisconsin & Local Lion's Club charities.

To volunteer:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4caaab2babfa7-2016

To play in the event, register here: http://www.isthmustickets.com/events/31445658/6th-annual-bud-light-barstool-open




Thursday, April 21, 2016 - Paint the Town Blue

Join us in celebrating the promise of a safe and secure future for Dane County children - and support the work of Center for Families. Our programs are in the forefront of child abuse prevention by providing parent support, home visiting, early childhood education and respite/crisis child care. We currently serve more than 5,000 local children and their families.
Together we can help prevent child abuse.

Paint the Town Blue
April 21, 2016
6:00-8:30pm
Madison Children's Museum
 


ENJOY:

• Fabulous food from Market Street Catering and Open Bar (beer, wine, and signature BLUE cocktail).
• Exploring the Madison Children’s Museum (event is ages 21+ only, please).
• Painting a tile that will be displayed at Center for Families.
• Bidding on auction items and purchasing “Strokes of Support” to help fund our family strengthening programs.
• Performing your own BLUE sensory experiment to take home.
• Learning about the valuable work that we are doing and how YOUR support impacts our mission.

*Attire is fun and casual for crafting and exploration! In keeping with our theme, please try to include a bit of BLUE in what you wear to symbolize your support for parental support & education and child abuse prevention.*

RSVP TODAY
Admission is $55/person or $100 for two. Reservations can be made online at www.centerforfamilies.org/PTTB  or by sending a check payable to Center for Families – 2120 Fordem Avenue, Madison WI  53704.  No tickets will be issued; registration will be confirmed at the door. Due to open bar, ages 21+ only, please. Please RSVP By April 15, 2016.

All proceeds go to support the programs of the Center for Families in its work to strengthen families and to prevent child abuse in Dane County.

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