LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County agencies and organizations are asking Lake County to come together for children during the month of April 2012.
As part of the national Week of the Young Child celebrated and the nationally recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month, Lake County is honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives with an Advocacy Walk and Children’s Festival, to be held Saturday, April 21, in Lakeport's Library Park.
This free event begins at 10 a.m. with a special ceremony and advocacy walk, and continues throughout the day in the park with free activities for children, and local entertainment including high school bands, DJ Dre, and other entertainment groups.
“All young children need and deserve a safe childhood as well as high-quality early learning experiences that will prepare them for life, and Lake County has a great opportunity to do our part to help young children and raise awareness by participating in these special Lake County Cares for Our Kids events,” said Shelly Mascari, director of the Lake County Child Care Planning Council.
To register for the walk or sign up for a booth, visit www.lakecoe.org and click on “Lake County Cares for Our Kids under Current News,” or call 707-262-4162.
The first 100 registrations will receive a free Lake County Cares for Our Kids T-Shirt.
Additional efforts are taking place throughout the month, including a special Lunchtime Learning presentation from Child Welfare Services, identifying the “Signs of Safety,” a fresh perspective on the strategies used to identify, strengthen and support at-risk families.
There is no charge for this special presentation held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at Lake County Office of Education. Visit www.lakecoe.org/calendar , and click on the event for more information and to register, or call 707-262-4146.
The Lake County Board of Supervisors also will issue a proclamation at their board meeting scheduled for 9:15 am, April 17, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers in Lakeport.