Showing posts with label child abuse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label child abuse. Show all posts

Monday, October 29, 2012

Prevent Child Abuse Council accepting applications for council member appointments

Parents and Community Members:
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children

The Prevent Child Abuse Council Calaveras (PCACC) is accepting applications for council member appointments.  

PCACC is committed to preventing all forms of child abuse in Calaveras County through community partnerships, free trainings, education, and family-centered events that value children, strengthen families, and engage communities.

Why become a member of Prevent Child Abuse Council Calaveras?

§                  You are committed to preventing child abuse and neglect in Calaveras County.

§                  You would like to be involved as a decision-maker in the policy and practice of child abuse prevention strategies.

§                  You would like to support and engage in the community’s efforts to build families’ strengths before a risk of child abuse or neglect happens.  

§                  You are a parent or a representative of a county agency, local business, faith community, civic organization or community volunteer.

Members will be appointed by the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors and will serve two year terms as advisors to the county for child abuse prevention strategies and community education. 

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

BOS designates April as 'Hands & Words Are Not for Hurting' Month


The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors designated April as Hands & Words Are Not for Hurting Month. 
 
Prevent Child Abuse Council Calaveras (PCAC) is partnering with every school district in Calaveras County to end abuse and violence through the HANDS and WORDS project.
 
For child abuse statistics countywide and the ongoing effort in the schools to educate children through a program to help end violence click read more below.