Photo by Ramphoko Mahula
Voices for Children has a variety of free, fun events planned to raise awareness of the alarmingly high number of children from our communities facing child abuse in 2022. The communities in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties are invited to join in the fun!
● Where: Across Genesee and Shiawassee Counties
● When: April 1-April 30
● Open to the Public
How can you help the 1 in 4 children in Genesee County and 1 in 6 children in Shiawassee county facing physical or sexual abuse before they turn 18? The answer, says Voices for Children’s CEO Claudnyse D. Holloman, is simple: help spread the word. Adults need to learn how to help keep children safe, and report when they suspect someone is hurting a child. Children need to learn that privates are private and their body is their own. Churches, businesses, and public institutions like libraries, museums and transit providers all have roles to play in child safety, and Child Abuse Prevention (C.A.P.) Month is the perfect time to learn about how and get more involved with your local children’s advocacy center, Voices for Children.
“Our staff is excited to roll out our C.A.P. month calendar of events.” Said Holloman. “There is something for everyone, and the highlights are virtual pinwheels gardens being planted on April 1 and April 11, two ‘Wear Blue Days’ on April 7 and 8 to increase awareness, and the Wine & Cheese fundraiser in Owosso on April 28.”
In Genesee County, Voices for Children is fortunate to partner with a few other agencies to raise awareness including Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint, Ennis Center for Children and Whaley Children’s Center
