Did you know that 216 child victims of abuse and their families were supported by the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center in 2024? Adams County is our community, these are our kids, and 216 child victims is TOO MANY.
Fact – child abuse happens in Adams County, in every neighborhood and every type of family. During April, Child Abuse Prevention month, the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center invites all members of our community to LEARN, PARTICIPATE and to PREVENT by taking part in activities that help prevent child abuse and honor child victims. Find all activities on our website www.kidsagaincac.org.
HONOR – 4/4 FREE, Plant a yard sign in honor of a child victim – everyone welcome, 224 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
LEARN – FREE, Take the 5% Challenge, a brief, informative video on how to recognize, react and respond to help keep kids safe. When 5% of a community’s adults learn about prevention, that is the “Tipping Point” to reduce child abuse in our community. Please be part of the 5%.
SUPPORT – Patronize local businesses hosting events to support the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center: 4/1 – 4/6 Sign of the Buck, Gettysburg, 4/4 Fourscore Beer Company, Gettysburg, 4/8 Honeybee Restaurant, Gettysburg, 4/13 Mansion House 1757, Fairfield, 4/19 Reid’s Winery & Cider House, Gettysburg, 4/27 Lincoln Links Golf, Gettysburg.
BE CREATIVE – FREE, Art for the Heart art experience for ages 8 – 18 to increase confidence and self-esteem in kids, adolescents and teens. 224 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
PREVENT – FREE, Start the conversation with kids in your life about body and online safety. Find resources on our website kidsagaincac.org.
Please show your support and help to prevent child abuse by raising awareness during April, Child Abuse Prevention Month. Let’s all work together so that every Adams County child is safe and every Adams County family is strong. Thank you for caring about Adams County kids!
The Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center, is an independent, non-profit organization meeting the needs of children and families through child abuse prevention education programs in Adams County schools, free training and resources for parents and caregivers and a child focused program that helps child victims of abuse journey from hurt to hope and healing.