FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION
Prevent Child Abuse
Howard County
April Activities
March/April
Mayor Goodnight’s Press Conference and Proclamation - March 26, Kokomo City Hall
“Baby College” at Kokomo Urban Outreach
Youth safety education and spring break activities at Kokomo Urban Outreach
Educational articles in the newspaper (including safe sleep for babies)
Blue Sunday – April 26 - National day of prayer for Children
April 13 – 17 Blue Ribbon Week
Mayor’s “Sign On” letter to area businesses requesting Blue Ribbon Week participation
15,000 pencils distributed for Howard County students
2,000 blue ribbons and resource materials for school staff & daycare directors
2,000 Make a Difference stickers distributed to day care children & Head Start children
Superintendents’ Public Service Announcements on the radio
Essay contest in schools, “Describe a Cherished Family Moment”
Sponsored by Greentown Lions Club
April 14– Annual Meeting “Cherishing Children… Affirming Families”
Prevent Child Abuse Howard County Annual Meeting, Oakbrook Community Church
8:30 Registration and Continental breakfast
9:00 – 12:00 Prevent Child Abuse Howard County meeting and silent auction
Keynote speaker, Mr. Bill Stanczykiewicz, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute
This is the 25th Anniversary of the Prevent Child Abuse Council
April 28 – Family Service Association “Take Back the Night” Angel Walk
The Angel Walk will be held April 28th: Pre-Walk rally at 5:30, Walk at 6:00 pm
This is a fundraiser walk and rally against domestic violence/family violence
The Angel Walk is sponsored by:
Indiana University Kokomo