April 1-30 - Blue Bows on Bridges
Look for blue bows on major bridges throughout Northwest Florida throughout April. The bows symbolize Child Abuse Prevention Month and remembrance of children who have died from abuse and neglect.
Child Abuse Prevention Month Events
Looking for fun things to do? Participate in a prevention activity in your area whether its help plant a Pinwheel Garden at your child’s school or day care or attend one of the many events planned in your area. Check out the events page.
Join us not just during the month of April but all year to shed light on child abuse and help us to prevent childhood injury and maltreatment before it starts. Come back and share on our blog page what you did to help a child today have a better tomorrow.
April 1-30 - Pinwheels, Pinwheels Everywhere
Local school children have been busy making colorful pinwheels in support of child abuse prevention.
April 1 - 30 - Bow Up Against Child Abuse in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County florists are teaming up with Santa Rosa Kid's House to help residents and businesses "Bow Up" Against Child Abuse.
April 1-30 - Go Blue!
Show your support for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here's a list of ways to GO BLUE!
April 1 & 2 - Addressing Domestic Violence
Free training for all law enforcement, prosecutors, probation officers, social workers, students, victim advocates, and others who work with domestic violence.
April 5 - Gallery Night
Heading downtown for Gallery Night? Stop and visit with From Blue to Better participating agencies along the way and be sure to visit Artel Gallery to view youth art that "celebrates healthy families."
April 6 - KlaasKids Print-A-Thon
The KlaasKids Print-A-Thon helps provides free fingerprints and photographs of children (as young as three months old) to give parents peace of mind. This is a can't-miss safety event for children!
April 6 - Santa Rosa Kids' House 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run
Join area runners and walkers for a 5K run or 1-mile Fun Run at NAS Whiting Field to support Santa Rosa Kids' House.
April 11 and 12 - Child Abuse Training Conference
The Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center presents "Saving Families One Child at a Time," a two-day child abuse training conference.
April 13 - Children's Week Health and Safety Day
April 13, 2013 is designated as Children’s Week Health and Safety Day. Enjoy free health screenings and children's activities at Florida Blue in Pensacola.
April 14 - A Sunday of Soundside Splendor
Join Children's Home Society of Florida for an afternoon in paradise at Portofino Island Resort!
April 18 - Express Clydesdales Visit Gulf Coast Kid's House
The Express Clydesdales are coming to Pensacola on April 18! Bring the family for food, a ride with the Clydesdales, photo opportunities and a tour of Gulf Coast Kid's House.
April 20 - Mayor's 5K Walk
Join the Exchange Club of Crestview for the 2nd Annual Mayor's 5K Walk for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
April 20 - Roundtable Discussion
Join Lauren Book, founder of Lauren’s Kids for a roundtable discussion about child abuse prevention.
April 25 - Painting With a Twist!
Create a beautiful masterpiece all your own and help foster families in our local community!
April 26-28 - Pandora's Children's Invitational Golf Tournament
Have fun on and off the course while raising funds for Children's Home Society of Florida and other area children's organizations.
April 27 - Chocolate Fest
Chocolate Fest is an annual fundraiser benefiting Gulf Coast Kid’s House.
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2709 N. Pace Blvd.
Pensacola, Florida 32505
Phone: 850-469-9028
Fax: 850-436-8940
