RCAPC Statewide Activities with Specific Dates April 2018 - You are Invited

You are Invited! Activities in Arizona for Child Abuse Prevention Month 2018 and Throughout the Year Entries are listed alphabetically by city or county For more information and the most current details, please contact the council holding the event Act now to prevent child abuse! Join a council in your area For list of all councils, please see the last page Flagstaff Child Abuse Prevention Council, Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth (CCC&Y) Contact: 928-679-7318 virginia@coconinokids.org More information and complete details can be found at www.news.coconinokids.org or www.coconinokids.org or by emailing coalition@coconinokids.org  March 29th: CCC&Y's Kickoff Luncheon and Caring for Children Awards, 12:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m., Little America Hotel In recognition of April, Child Abuse Prevention Month, CCC&Y will recognize community members nominated by their peers for their exceptional direct service and care to children and youth in Coconino Communities Both the City and the County will be present to present the City and County Proclamations We will also be hosting a panel discussion  March 29th: Conference: In conjunction with the Kickoff Luncheon, CCC&Y is hosting an all-day conference that includes: Keynote Address- Billy Mills- “Footprints.” The theme this year is Honoring Legacy, Empowering Future We will be addressing historical and generational trauma, as well as, self-care for the professional We also have direct service and child protection breakout sessions Gila River Indian Community, Three Precious Miracles (TPM) Abuse Prevention Council Contact: Elisia Manuel: (520) 610-2555 elisia@threepreciousmiracles.org  March 24th Easter Family Event TPM Cap will host the kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month event Foster/ kinship families will be invited to participate in the “Basket of LOVE Event.” We will be promoting safe and healthy families with fun activities for children and adults Lunch provided  April 25th: Cultural Family Support Group TPM CAP will be hosting a support group at the Three Precious Miracles Office Facilitator will conduct an ACE’s Workshop Talking Circle Using this native interaction will allow participant healing through the ACE’s training and engage parents with traditional healing Lake Havasu City Child Abuse Prevention Council Contact: HAVEN Family Resource Center, Mary Lou O'Connell (928) 505-3153  April 21, 2018 - Free Movies in the Park, Rotary Park, Lake Havasu City: - there will be booths with crafts for the kids and information for the parents pertaining to ACES/Protective Factors and Positive Parenting Maricopa County, West Valley Child Abuse Prevention Council Strong Families Prevention Council Contact: Sara Martinez, Phone: 623240-6160 Email: Samartinez@childhelp.org  April 25th 2017: “It Takes a Village” – Celebrating parents, by offering them Protective Factors tool kits, to increase the supports in their village! (Aimed at parents in preschools, and head start programs) Phoenix - Greater Phoenix Child Abuse Prevention Council Contact: Sandy LaCava, - Phone: (602) 633-8270 or cell (602) 386-9292  April 26, 2018 – Greater Phoenix CAP Council Annual Conference and Cherish the Children Awards Luncheon: Diversity-Informed Tenets for Working with Infants, Children and Families workshop presented by Ayannakai Nalo, LCSW, University of California SF, Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland and Carmen Rosa Norona, LCSW, Child Witness to Violence Project, Boston Medical Center Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, 400 E Monroe St 85004 8am – 4pm  April 28, 2018 – Festival of Tales, Paradise Valley Community College, 9am – 2pm Phoenix - South Mountain Village Child Abuse Prevention Council (SMVCAPC) Contact: Earl Newton, MACS Phone: 602.687.3615 earl.newton@hoodzunited.com Email:  April 6, 2018 PLEDGE TO WEAR BLUE DAY - show your commitment to keep kids safe! o April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month; in support, SMVCAPC invites you to WEAR BLUE on FRIDAY, April 6th, 2018! On this day, individuals and organizations across Phoenix will band together to make a visible commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting strong families and healthy children throughout the state o One person can make a difference, and it can start with you! On April 6th, WEAR BLUE anywhere – to work, to school, a community event, the gym, and even at home Invite your friends, family, students, co-workers or even your entire office to WEAR BLUE too! It doesn’t matter if it’s a blue shirt or blue suede shoes, the unified, community-wide act of wearing blue will help raise awareness that child abuse is preventable  April 12, 2018 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trainings - Presentation @ Life Changers Global Ministries  April 26, 2018 11:00am Child Abuse Prevention Month Celebration We will be having guest speakers from our community to discuss the importance of everyone in the community partnering for prevention of child abuse We plan to have a small reception afterwards and a balloon release Pima County Child Abuse Prevention Council (PCCAPC) Contacts: Raymond Serrano 520.434.3664, RSerrano@ppep.org Stephanie Castillo-Leon, Phone: 520.624.5600 sleon@casadelosninos.org Cynnamon Woodberry 520.870.9832 Cynnamon@makewayforbooks.org  April 8, 2018 - Cyclovia Tucson The council will be a small sponsor of the community wide event aimed to get the families to explore their city and promote health and well-being The council will also host a vendor table at the event where we will hand out pinwheels to riders, as well as educational materials about child abuse prevention, and the protective factors  April 13, 2018 - Families and Community Thrive Together Event The Council and DCS Office of Prevention in Pima County are going to host an event for agency providers to network and learn about the resources each agency provides that support families The event will end with an “afterschool” special where families in the community will be invited to engage with community agencies, and participate in family fun Pinal County Child Abuse Prevention – Inter Agency Council Contact: Maria-Elena Ochoa, Phone: 520-836-1239 The Pinal County Interagency Child Abuse Prevention Council (IAC) both sponsors and participates in county-wide activities throughout the year The IAC’s goals are to: Prevent child abuse by raising awareness about child abuse and child abuse prevention; Educate the public and professionals on the statutory obligation to report child abuse; Further develop the inter-agency council by expanding our community partnerships; Implement new prevention programs and training opportunities; Educate first responders on the signs and symptoms of child abuse  March 30, 2018: The 10th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference This year’s conference will be held at The Property Conference Center in Casa Grande The theme will be “10-years: Child Abuse Prevention through the Years.” Speakers will include a 10-year perspective in their presentations A survivor is scheduled to speak about their experiences Registration will begin at 7:30 AM; a continental breakfast and buffet lunch are provided The Property is located at 1251 West Gila Bend Highway, Casa Grande, AZ 85193 For more information, call Sylvia Aguilar at Against Abuse, Inc., 520-836-1239  April 13, 2018: National Crime Victims’ Rights Candlelight Vigil The Inter Agency Council will be participating in the Victims’ Rights Week activities that occur in Pinal County including the candlelight vigil walk held at the Promenade Mall in Casa Grande We will distribute Child Abuse Prevention material, posters, a tax check-off standing banner, and a flyer inviting community members to join the Council  April 16-18, 2018: Week of the Young Child Representatives of the Pinal County IAC will participate in the Pinal County Early Childhood Coalition’s Week of the Young Child activities in four communities: Florence, Maricopa, Apache Junction and San Manuel Child Abuse Prevention materials and giveaways will be distributed Williams Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth (CCC&Y) Contact: 928-288-8750, Michelle Simmons msimmons@nchcaz.org More information can be found at www.news.coconinokids.org and www.coconinokids.org  March 29th: Providing scholarships for Foster Parents and Birth Parents to attend the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Child Abuse Prevention Conference and Luncheon Contact Michelle Simmons for more information regarding the scholarship opportunities Yavapai County - Verde Valley & Sedona Child Abuse Prevention Council Contact: Erin Mabery (928) 646-5200  April 22nd - Annual Children’s Celebration “Plant Strong Seeds, Grow Strong Roots” Community Event open to the public for families The 23rd Annual Children’s Celebration will be hosted by Buena Vista which is a community event open to the public for families to gather and enjoy free popcorn, balloons, pinwheel garden and activities while receiving information of all the resources available to families throughout the Verde Valley This free event will be held at Clemenceau (COCSD District Office Building) and will highlight a Southwest Airline Ticket Raffle, Yavapai Broadcasting Live Remote, The Money Machine, raffle prizes, face painting, Bounce House, Bombaz Grill, and much more! For more information, contact Bailey Mabery at bailey.bvcs@gmail.com  Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trainings Library March- 27th, ACE training for Foster Grandparents at Cottonwood May- 10th, ACE training for Matforce Lunch N Learn Yavapai County – Greater Prescott Valley and Prescott Yavapai Communities for Kids (YCK) Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Contact: 928-925-6493, claire@pcaaz.org  April 21st: Prescott Valley Pinwheel Party at the Prescott Valley Civic Center lawn, which will feature the planting of a 3,000 pinwheel “garden”, representing the approximately 3,000 children under age six in Prescott Valley The event will also feature fun activities for children and families and resource tables from local family service agencies  April 19th: ACE presentation/community Lunch and Learn at Prevent Child Abuse Arizona  April 27th – 29th: Whiskey Off Road bike race event, YCK will hold an information table and give out pinwheels Yuma Child Abuse Prevention Council - Amberly’s Place Contact: Trevor Umphress, Office: 928-373-0849  March 10th: Woman’s Expo held at Arizona Western College from 7am to 2pm A booth will be displayed with prevention materials and interactive games Each person will be given a pinwheel for prevention  April 13-14th: Tunes & Tacos Event Held at Ray Kroc Baseball Complex from 11am to 11pm A booth will be displayed with prevention materials and interactive games  April 28th Day of the Young Child/Color Run at The Historic Quarter Master Depot located at 201 N 4th Ave Yuma Arizona 85364 Day will start with a color run/walk 5k at 8:30am Those that registered will receive a shirt and color packets Once race is completed, participants can then attend the Day of the Young Child Event which will begin directly after and is free to all the community Will kick off at 10am and go to 2pm Music, Games, Food, Haircuts, Petting Zoo, Face Painting and Community Agencies (nonprofit/government/for profit) will be present during the event ACT NOW TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES JOIN A CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL IN YOUR AREA Area Coconino County Kingman/Bullhead Lake Havasu Council Name Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth Virginia Watahomigie Kingman/Bullhead Child Abuse Mary Lou O'Connell Prevention Council Lake Havasu City Child Abuse Prevention Mary Lou O'Connell Council Maricopa County, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest North and East Child Abuse Prevention Council Maricopa County, West Valley Regional Child Abuse West Valley Prevention Council Greater Phoenix Child Abuse Prevention Phoenix Council Pinal County Child Abuse Prevention Pinal County Council Prescott Tri-City Yavapai Communities for Kids Child Area Abuse Prevention Council Show Low Contact Jannelle Radoccia Phone E-mail (928) 679-7318 virginia@coconinokids.org (928) 505-3153 havencenter@frontiernet.net (928) 505-3153 havencenter@frontiernet.net (480) 396-3795 x115 JRadoccia@lss-sw.org Jodi M Hall Sara Martinez (623) 240-6160 jhall@childhelp.org samartinez@childhelp.org Michele Brown 480-695-1434 micheleb@ncadd-phx.org (520) 836-1239 Maryduarte@against-abuse.org (928) 445-5038 (928) 451-6800 (928) 367-6550 becky@pcaaz.org claire@pcaaz.org cj.bvcs@gmail.com cfernandez@summithealthcare.net (928) 587-8155 sue.branch@parentingaz.org Mary Duarte Becky Ruffner Claire Louge CJ Wischmann Show Low Child Abuse Prevention Council Cecilia Fernandez Tuba City Region Greater Tuba City Regional Child Abuse Prevention Council Tucson Central/South Verde Valley & Sedona Williams Pima County Child Abuse Prevention Stephanie Castillo-León (520) 624-5600 Council (PCCAPC) Cynnamon Woodberry (520) 870-9832 Verde Valley & Sedona Child Abuse Erin Mabery (928) 646-5200 Prevention Williams Child Abuse Prevention Council Michelle Simmons 928-288-8004 sleon@casadelosninos.org Cynnamon@makewayforbooks.org Winslow/Navajo County Navajo County Child Abuse Prevention Council Krystal Marenda Sue Branch (928) 587-8997 (928) 587-8155 Krystal.marenda@parentingaz.org sue.branch@parentingaz.org Yuma County Yuma County Child Abuse Prevention Council Trevor Umphress (928) 750-3583 trevor@amberlysplace.com Gila River Indian Community Three Precious Miracles Elisia Manuel (520) 610-2555 threepreciousmiracles@gmail.com Sue Branch eml.bvcs@gmail.com msimmons@nchcaz.org eldernewton@yahoo.com earl.newton@hoodzunited.com For more information: Mark Klym, mark.klym@azdcs.gov, (602) 255-2690 or Sue Smith, Susan.Smith@azdcs.gov, (602) 255-2548 Click here to learn more about the Councils Click here to learn more about Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences Updated 2/20/18 South Phoenix South Mountain Village Child Abuse Prevention Council Earl Newton 888-285-3471 ... micheleb@ncadd-phx.org (520) 83 6-1 239 Maryduarte@against-abuse.org (928) 44 5-5 038 (928) 45 1-6 800 (928) 36 7-6 550 becky@pcaaz.org claire@pcaaz.org cj.bvcs@gmail.com cfernandez@summithealthcare.net (928) 58 7-8 155...  April 6, 2018 PLEDGE TO WEAR BLUE DAY - show your commitment to keep kids safe! o April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month; in support, SMVCAPC invites you to WEAR BLUE on FRIDAY, April. .. at parents in preschools, and head start programs) Phoenix - Greater Phoenix Child Abuse Prevention Council Contact: Sandy LaCava, - Phone: (602) 63 3-8 270 or cell (602) 38 6-9 292  April 26, 2018