| Dear Friends,
April is in full swing and the state is bustling with activities to raise awareness about child abuse prevention! Thank you all for your various efforts and work around the state; read on to learn about some of the exciting events being held in April. |
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Prevent Child Abuse Annual Conference |
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April 23-24, 2008
Prevention Works: Igniting Change for Families
Only a few more days before our annual conference! This year we have a variety of accomplished speakers and tracks of workshops which will focus on child abuse and culture, parent leadership, healthcare professionals, self-care, and research. For a complete conference brochure and to register, please visit our website. |
| Annual Gala: An Evening for the Children, Wednesday April 23 |
Please join us for an exciting night of inspiration and fun as we enjoy a dinner and silent auction and hear from Judge William A. Thorne about his experience promoting child abuse prevention. We will also celebrate the Circle of Parents Award winners and Blue Ribbon County winners. Please see the complete flyer here. |
| Lending a Hand: The Wakanheza Project |
The world premiere of this half-hour show broadcast on Twin Cities Public Television's Minnesota Channel (17) at 8:30pm on Saturday, April 12. The Wakanheza Project shows you how to reach out and help children, young people and families in moments of stress through simple acts of kindness and respect. For more information or to request a copy of the show, visit the Initiative for Peaceful Families and Communities in Ramsey County.
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| Civic Parent Leadership Trainings in Duluth April 26 |
When parents are leaders, their potetial to effect change for themselves, their families, and their community is tremendous. This year-long series of workshops allows parents to recognize the kind of leader they are and how to get what they want for their families and communities. The first workshop will be on April 26 and space is still available. More information can be found on our website. |
| Annual National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect April 21-23 |
This National conference will take place in Bloomington. Some of the conference goals are to explore the role ICWA plays in protecting our children and preserving our culture; reveal the latest and most innovative approaches to child welfare delivery; and to showcase successful collaborative relationships in Indian child welfare. For more information about this conference, please visit their website.
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| MOAPP Conference: Broadening our Perspective, Refining our Approach |
May 1-2, 2008
The MOAPP (Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention, and Parenting) conference offers two days of dynamic speakers, challenging workshops and multiple opportunites to network with Minnesota professionals committed to teen pregnancy prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens. Click here for the complete conference brochure, or contact Marilyn Rivkin at 651-644-1447 x15 with other questions. |
| MN Association for Children's Mental Health Conference April 27-29 |
The MACMH statewide conference provides parents, caregivers, and professionals a unique opportunity to learn and share new information, state-of-the-art techniques, and strategies proven to be successful when working with children who have mental health needs and their families. This conference is the largest of its kind in the nation, includes 80 breakout sessions, and features nationally recognized keynote speakers. For more information or to register, click here. | |
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| Events and Activities around the State |
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| Aitkin County: Rock Against Drugs
Friday April 25 7-10pm |
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An evening of live classic rock, free to everyone! Free root beer and snacks at the Aitkin VFW, sponsored by the Kinship Youth Leadership coucil. |
| Dr. Verna Cornelia Price speaking in Anoka County on May 5 |
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The author, motivational speaker and founder of "Girls in Action (TM)" will speak on this highly successful program designed to decrease and prevent violence among high school girls, while positively engaging them in academics and leadership. For more information, please contact Donna McDonald at 763-422-7047. |
| Seventh Annual National Citizen Review Panel Conference |
May 21-23, St. Paul MN
Keeping children safe from abuse and neglect is the topic of the conference titled, "The River Rushes On." For more information, please see the complete conference brochure. |
| Summer Food Service Program |
This is a USDA child nutrition program administered by Minnesota Public Schools. Any nonprofit organization serving youth 18 and under may be candidates to participate as a sponsor or as a site under Minneapolis or St Paul Public Schools Nutrition Services. In the Metro area, call United Way 211, and in Greater MN please visit this website. |
| Anoka County Offers Mental Health Conferences for Professionals |
May 6 is a conference for Early Childhood professionals titled "Building Strong Foundations: Early Childhood Mental Health." May 15 & 16 is a conference for mental health professionals titled "Why Diagnose Very Young Children?" For more information, please contact Dianna Skeen at 763-422-7110 or email her at dianna.skeen@co.anoka.mn.us. |
| CDC Releases Study on Child Abuse and Neglect |
The Center for Disease Control recently released a study titled "Nonfatal Maltreatment of Infants." You can see the complete report here. |
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