Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off A Success
Thanks to the many volunteers and community members who came out on Saturday to support the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force of Brevard and kick-off National Child Abuse Prevention Month! It was a fun evening filled with decorated boats, pinwheels, good food, and balloon creations. A representative from Commissioner Infantini's office proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention month from the dock as the sun set.
East Coast Sailing Association, Melbourne Yacht Club and other local boating clubs supported the mission of child abuse prevention by decorating their boats with blue ribbons and pinwheels. Squid Lips donated a portion of the nights proceeds to the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force of Brevard. Attendees received pinwheels and information about local community resources and child abuse prevention efforts in Brevard County. For more information on Child Abuse Prevention Month visit http://www.captfbrevard.com/.
16th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Awards Banquet
Registration and nominations now open!
When: April 26, 2012
Where: Hilton Melbourne Rialto ¦ 200 Rialto Place ¦ Melbourne, FL 32901
Presented by the Child Abuse Prevention Task Force of Brevard County and Brevard C.A.R.E.S.
Join us, as we celebrate and recognize the individuals, businesses, groups and organizations that have made significant contributions in time, talent, and resources to prevent child abuse and neglect and keep families safe.
CLICK HERE to register online (credit card payments or pay by mail accepted)
Click here to complete an online nomination form
For more information, please contact Osha Goodwin at (321) 632-2737 or email: osha.goodwin@brevardcares.org
2012 Children's Week in Tallahassee - Families meet with legislators - Advocate for continued support
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A team of staff and adoptive/CARES families traveled to Tallahasee, FL to advocate for Brevard's kids during Children's Week, January 29th - February 1st.
The team participated in a variety of activities, including meeting with some of Brevard's local legislators -- Senator Thad Altman, Rep. Debbie Mayfield, Rep. Tom Goodson and Rep. Rich Workman -- where they were able to discuss BFP's legislative priorities and important issues surrounding the children and families of Brevard.
Additionally, the team participated in the annual "Hanging of the Hands" at the Capitol Rotunda. The hands were collected through our community partners at the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard. They also went on tours of the State Capitol building and the Florida Supreme Court, along with sitting in on a Senate session.
To view more photos of the trip, visit their Facebook page here.
Brevard C.A.R.E.S. offers Cribs for Kids
Initiative's goal to reduce infant deaths due to unsafe sleeping practices
With the goal of reducing the number of infant deaths that occur from unsafe sleeping practices, Brevard C.A.R.E.S. the organization dedicated to protecting children and preventing abuse and neglect recently became a Cribs for Kids® chapter; the first in Brevard County.
Through a trademark licensing agreement with Sudden Infant Death Services (SIDS) of Pennsylvania, Brevard C.A.R.E.S. will conduct community outreach programs to raise awareness and educate adults about the dangers of unsafe sleeping practices for children, as well as provide Grayco Pack n’ Play portable cribs to parents and caregivers with children from birth to six months of age.
