Healthy Children = Healthy Communities and Healthy Economies
This month, communities all over Minnesota are celebrating Child Abuse Prevention Month. We say celebrating because prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect means building a healthy future for all of us -- that's something to celebrate!
When we take positive action to build young minds, we are nurturing tomorrow's leaders, workforce, and citizens. Every interaction literally builds a young child's maturing brain and influences future development. Every interaction with every person, not just the child's parents, is important. And we all benefit.
In this issue, we highlight a few of the things happening during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Visit our website for more resources and information: www.pcamn.org.
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| Free Pre-Recorded Radio Public Service Announcements Available |
Our generous friends at Clear Channel recorded two professional radio PSAs that you can download and send to your local radio station! There are :30 and :15 second versions available. Hear them now at our website: www.pcamn.org. |
| Promote Prevention in the Workplace: Apply for a Sloan Award |
In Minnesota and across the country, businesses are implementing more flexible workplace standards. Studies are finding that these practices are good for employees, good for business, and good for families.
When employees have the flexibility they need to tend to their families' needs, employees are able to focus better on their work and have greater motivation to do well for their employer. AND they are more relaxed at home and able to parent the way they want to.
Help promote workplace flexibility by applying and encouraging others to apply for the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility found here.
Deadline to apply is May 1, 2009. |
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Dads Nurture Children and Prevent Child Abuse in April |
Two Minnesota Fatherhood Blogs highlight April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and emphasize the importance of men in nurturing and protecting children. Check them out:
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| PCAMN's Annual Gala & Fundraiser |
An Evening for the Children, our Spring Fundraising Gala, will be held on April 29 at the Mendakota Country Club
Please join us for an exciting night of celebration and fun. The evening features a silent auction, live auction, and great entertainment with The Stevie Ray's Comedy Troupe and great music by the Bob Damon Jazz Trio. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Mendakota Country Club2075 Mendakota Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Reception and Silent Auction begins 5:30 p.m.
Dinner and Program begins at 7:00 p.m.
Follow these links for more details or call Lesley Chester at 651-523-0099 ext. 111 or 800-621-6322.
ALL proceeds of AN EVENING FOR THE CHILDREN go directly to support the important mission of Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, helping to prevent child abuse and neglect by promoting positive parenting, healthy families, and supportive communities. | |
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| Quick Links |
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Spring 2009 Newsletter
March 2009 Newsletter
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| Circle of ParentsŪ |
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We offer free community-based support groups for parents and children. Click here for more information.
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| Announcements |
Report on Physical Punishment in the United States
Endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other leading child welfare organizations. Click here to attain the report.
The "Coaching Boys Into Men" is a public education campaign being offered throughout Anoka County.
Visit www.endabuse.org to learn more about COACHING BOYS INTO MEN and what you can do to end violence against women in our community! |
| Upcoming Events |
University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education will be offering a seminar on "Addictions and Co-occurring Disorders" at 1:30-3:30 pm on April 17th at the St. Paul Student Center. Click here for more information.
The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the University of Minnesota will present our 10th Annual Child Welfare ITV/VPC conference, "Adolescents Aging Out of Foster Care" on April 22, 2009, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Click this link for more information.
Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health
2009 Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference APRIL 26-28 at DECC in Duluth, MN. Learn more here.
The 2009 AVA Biennial Scientific Assembly, "Sowing Seeds of Academic Change: Nurturing New Paradigms" will be held at the Holiday Inn Select in Minneapolis, MN April 24-25, 2009. To register, or for more information, go to www.avahealth.org or call them at (952) 974-3270.
2009 Montana Summer Institute for Social Norms Practitioners: Advancing Social Norms with Positive Community Norms Model on July 9-11, 2009. Click here for more information. |
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