Child Abuse Prevention Month
Community Awareness Activities
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Blue Ribbon Ceremony -The annual community kick off Blue Ribbon Ceremony, hosted by Tom Gill Chevrolet in Florence was held on April 1st. The event, which is co-sponsored by Tom Gill and the Leadership Northern Kentucky Alumni Association, raises awareness of the magnitude of child abuse in our community. Concerned citizens and area community leaders tied blue ribbons onto the white fence overlooking I-75, where they will remain throughout the month of April.
View video at WCPO site.
Community Awareness - Cities and counties throughout the region are encouraged to include announcements about National Child Abuse Prevention Month in their civic newsletters and post on web sites with an optional direct link to Family Nurturing Center, www.familynurture.org.
Children’s Art Contest – Congratulations to Saints Peter and Paul Elementary School in California, KY for their winning entry in the annual Children’s Art Contest. The winning poster will be featured on all TANK buses during the month of April. The winning students and their school each won a gift certificate for art supplies.(View the winning entry in PDF Format)
Blue Ribbon Pin Awareness Campaign - Community members can purchase an enamel blue ribbon pin or car magnet at any Bank of Kentucky office location.
School Participation - Area schools are asked to conduct Penny Drives to support programs provided by Family Nurturing Center. In addition, students can participate in the Children’s Art Contest, the school can schedule a Kids on the Block Puppet Show or a family parenting presentation to parents.
Faith In Action - Local churches are invited to participate by designating a special collection to support the programs provided by Family Nurturing Center.
Business Participation - Local companies and small businesses are asked to encourage their employees to wear Blue Ribbons, hold a dress down day or special fundraiser, and ask their customers to support child abuse prevention and treatment programs provided by Family Nurturing Center.
