Prevent Child Abuse WV works to give children good beginnings by strengthening families & communities.
This is done by implementing innovative strategies in the areas of:
* Effective programs,
* Public engagement,
* Sound public policy.
This is done by implementing innovative strategies in the areas of:
* Effective programs,
* Public engagement,
* Sound public policy.
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- 2003
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- Service to Children Award Dinner
Guyan Country Club
Thursday, June 4 at 6:00pm - Child Abuse Prevention Month
Wherever you are.
Saturday, April 11 at 8:00am - Children's Day at the Legislature
WV State Capitol Complex
Thursday, March 19 at 9:00am - 2009 Public Policy Forum
Charleston Marriott
Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00am - Step Up 4 Kids Day in West Vir...
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences...
Tuesday, September 16 at 9:00am
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Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia Happy Halloween! As you're taking kids Trick or Treating stop & say hello to your neighbors. Together, we'll build communities that care.
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia WV Public News Service interviews Genny Ferri about our Good Beginnings Mini-Grants, http://bit.ly/2oohql. Apply today!
Source: bit.ly
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Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia Check out our newest podcast! We talk about PCAA's House Party Weekend with Jenna Plakut and Ben Tanzer.
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia Today is Report Card Day. Check out this link for tips to praise kids for what they did well & how to help them do better.
Source: www.familytreemd.org
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia
NEWS UPDATE: Tylenol recalls some children's medications.
Recalled products include: Children's Tylenol Cold
MS Suspension 4 oz. Grape, Children's Tylenol Plus Cough & Runny
Nose 4 oz. Cherry, and Infant's Tylenol Suspension Drop 1 oz. Grape. The recalled products were made between April and June 2008. The recall involves only liquid Tylenol products.
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia Good Beginnings Mini-Grants Applications Are Now Available! Our Good Beginnings Mini-Grants provide up to $1,000 to support local one-time projects and serve as a catalyst for community-based prevention activities across the state of WV. Applications are due by Oct. 16, 2009. Visit http://www.preventchildabusewv.org to download a copy of the RFP.
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia
GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Community Planning Grants of up to $15,000 available for In-Home Family Education
We are pleased to share the attached RFP from TEAM for WV Children seeking WV communities interested in undertaking planning activities within their community that would lay the foundation for eventual implementation of an In-Home Family Education program in their community.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Oct. 15, 2009
Source: teamwv.org
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia
Please join us for the third annual Service to Children Award Dinner. Proceeds benefit TEAM for WV Children.
This year's honoree is Troy Brown, recently-retired New England Patriot and former Marshall football player who is being honored for his behind-the-scenes work on behalf of children.
Music will be provided by Bob Thompson.
Ticket price: $100 per person.
Honoring Troy Brown, recently-retired New England Patriot, former Marshall football player for his behind-the-scenes work on behalf of children.
Time:6:00PM Thursday, June 4th
Location:Guyan Country Club
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia
April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month and "It's Your Turn to Make a Difference!"
This month, please help children grow up free from abuse and neglect by:
• Reaching out to families and kids,
• Contributing to community programs that support children, and
• Speaking out in support of a family-friendly community an...d state.
Everyone has a role to play!
Learn more at http://www.preventchildabusewv.org/capmo
This month, please help children grow up free from abuse and neglect by:
• Reaching out to families and kids,
• Contributing to community programs that support children, and
• Speaking out in support of a family-friendly community an...d state.
Everyone has a role to play!
Learn more at http://www.preventchildabusewv.org/capmo
"It's Your Turn...To Make a Difference"
Time:8:00AM Saturday, April 11th
Location:Wherever you are.
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia Friends, April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! Send an e-card and learn more at http://preventchildabusewv.org/capmonth. Also, we are now on Twitter! Please follow us at http://twitter.com/team4wvchildren/. Thanks!
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia
Let your voice be heard. Fill the halls of the State Capitol and speak up for children. Your message is important and now is the time to let your legislators know the issues that matter to you.
Join together with others who care about issues affecting West Virginia children at the 2009 Children's Day at the Legislature,... March 19, 2009.
Children's Day will begin with the second annual WV YouTube Youth Forum, http://wvyouthforum.org, at the Cultural Center where lawmakers will answer video questions from youth across WV and those in the audience.
Children's Day continues with exhibits, legislative floor sessions, meetings with lawmakers, and committee meetings on children's issues.
Schedule:
8:00 - 9:00 am Registration
Cultural Center (continental breakfast will be served)
9:00 - 10:30 am WV YouTube Youth Forum, http://wvyouthforum.org
10:30 - 11:00 am Break / Walk to Capitol Rotunda
11:00 - 12:00 pm Legislative Floor Sessions
Children’s Day participants introduced from the Gallery (Please let your legislator know you are coming so you can be introduced.)
11:00 - 3:00 pm Visit to Legislators and Exhibits
We encourage you to schedule appointments with your legislators in advance so you have a better chance of meeting with the individuals you want to see. Contact information is available online at http://www.capwiz.com/preventchildabusew
Register today at http://www.preventchildabusewv.org/.
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Join together with others who care about issues affecting West Virginia children at the 2009 Children's Day at the Legislature,... March 19, 2009.
Children's Day will begin with the second annual WV YouTube Youth Forum, http://wvyouthforum.org, at the Cultural Center where lawmakers will answer video questions from youth across WV and those in the audience.
Children's Day continues with exhibits, legislative floor sessions, meetings with lawmakers, and committee meetings on children's issues.
Schedule:
8:00 - 9:00 am Registration
Cultural Center (continental breakfast will be served)
9:00 - 10:30 am WV YouTube Youth Forum, http://wvyouthforum.org
10:30 - 11:00 am Break / Walk to Capitol Rotunda
11:00 - 12:00 pm Legislative Floor Sessions
Children’s Day participants introduced from the Gallery (Please let your legislator know you are coming so you can be introduced.)
11:00 - 3:00 pm Visit to Legislators and Exhibits
We encourage you to schedule appointments with your legislators in advance so you have a better chance of meeting with the individuals you want to see. Contact information is available online at http://www.capwiz.com/preventchildabusew
Register today at http://www.preventchildabusewv.org/.
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Speak Up for West Virginia Children!
Time:9:00AM Thursday, March 19th
Location:WV State Capitol Complex
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia
Speak up for kids! Register today for the 2009 Public Policy Forum, March 18, 2009.
As the 2009 Legislative Session convenes, you are invited to join with advocates from across West Virginia at the 2009 Public Policy Forum.
The Public Policy Forum features advocacy workshops, national speakers including Sam Davidson, c...o-founder of http://CoolPeopleCare.org, and updates on issues affecting children and families. This year, we also have a special youth track for students including topics like "Raising your voice with hip-hop".
Register online at http://www.preventchildabusewv.org.
Schedule:
8:30 - 9:30 am Registration/Refreshments
9:30 - 9:45 am Welcome, Jim McKay, Prevent Child Abuse WV
9:45 - 10:45 am Keynote, Sam Davidson, President/Co-Founder, http://coolpeoplecare.org
“Backyard Revolution: Ideas and Inspiration for Building Local Support”
10:45 - 11:00 am Break
11:00 - 12:00 pm ACTION NOW: Imminent Opportunities for WV Kids
-- Early Child Development, Laurie McKeown
-- Family Economic Security, Calah Young
-- Family and Child Health, Perry Bryant
-- Public Systems Supporting Children and Families, Sam Hickman
12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch Keynote
Jim Hmurovich, President/CEO, Prevent Child Abuse America, http://preventchildabuse.org
“Changing the Way We Think About Prevention”
1:45 - 2:45 pm Concurrent Workshops Session B
-- “Raising Your Voice with Hip-Hop”, Rashid Jones, WVU Extension Service
-- “Want to Make a Change? Be a Candidate!”, Natalie Tennant, WV Secretary of State (invited)
-- “The Fountain of Youth: How to Communicate with the Next Generation” Sam Davidson, coolpeoplecare.org
2:45 - 3:00 pm Break
3:00 - 4:00 pm Concurrent Workshops Session C
-- “Elements of Strategy: Applying Martial Arts Insights to Social Change” Rick Wilson, American Friends Service Committee
-- “Motivating and Mobilizing People: Lessons from the Faith Community”
Chuck Lawrence, Christ Temple, Huntington (invited) Jay Morgan, New Life Community Church, Wyoming County (invited), Matthew Watts, Grace Bible Church, Charleston
-- “From a Social Caterpillar to a Social Butterfly: How to Use Online Tools to Create Buzz for Your Organization” Sam Davidson, coolpeoplecare.org
4:00 - 4:30 pm Policy Forum “Rap-Up”
Beats, Rhymes and Life – Youth from 4-H Sponsored After-School Program, Charleston Roosevelt Center Policy Forum Participants
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As the 2009 Legislative Session convenes, you are invited to join with advocates from across West Virginia at the 2009 Public Policy Forum.
The Public Policy Forum features advocacy workshops, national speakers including Sam Davidson, c...o-founder of http://CoolPeopleCare.org, and updates on issues affecting children and families. This year, we also have a special youth track for students including topics like "Raising your voice with hip-hop".
Register online at http://www.preventchildabusewv.org.
Schedule:
8:30 - 9:30 am Registration/Refreshments
9:30 - 9:45 am Welcome, Jim McKay, Prevent Child Abuse WV
9:45 - 10:45 am Keynote, Sam Davidson, President/Co-Founder, http://coolpeoplecare.org
“Backyard Revolution: Ideas and Inspiration for Building Local Support”
10:45 - 11:00 am Break
11:00 - 12:00 pm ACTION NOW: Imminent Opportunities for WV Kids
-- Early Child Development, Laurie McKeown
-- Family Economic Security, Calah Young
-- Family and Child Health, Perry Bryant
-- Public Systems Supporting Children and Families, Sam Hickman
12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch Keynote
Jim Hmurovich, President/CEO, Prevent Child Abuse America, http://preventchildabuse.org
“Changing the Way We Think About Prevention”
1:45 - 2:45 pm Concurrent Workshops Session B
-- “Raising Your Voice with Hip-Hop”, Rashid Jones, WVU Extension Service
-- “Want to Make a Change? Be a Candidate!”, Natalie Tennant, WV Secretary of State (invited)
-- “The Fountain of Youth: How to Communicate with the Next Generation” Sam Davidson, coolpeoplecare.org
2:45 - 3:00 pm Break
3:00 - 4:00 pm Concurrent Workshops Session C
-- “Elements of Strategy: Applying Martial Arts Insights to Social Change” Rick Wilson, American Friends Service Committee
-- “Motivating and Mobilizing People: Lessons from the Faith Community”
Chuck Lawrence, Christ Temple, Huntington (invited) Jay Morgan, New Life Community Church, Wyoming County (invited), Matthew Watts, Grace Bible Church, Charleston
-- “From a Social Caterpillar to a Social Butterfly: How to Use Online Tools to Create Buzz for Your Organization” Sam Davidson, coolpeoplecare.org
4:00 - 4:30 pm Policy Forum “Rap-Up”
Beats, Rhymes and Life – Youth from 4-H Sponsored After-School Program, Charleston Roosevelt Center Policy Forum Participants
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Advocacy That’s Cool: Making a Difference in Unconventional Ways
Time:9:00AM Wednesday, March 18th
Location:Charleston Marriott
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