LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – For the fourth year in a row, local child care programs and elementary school classrooms are participating in the Paper Doll Project in honor of April as the nationally recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Young Child.
Nearly 3,000 paper dolls are distributed throughout the county for teachers to use in guided art projects with children.
Throughout the month of April, beautifully decorated paper dolls from Lake County children will be displayed in participating businesses along with an advocacy statement about the importance of child abuse prevention and the quality early childhood education.
Last year, more than 2,500 paper dolls were decorated and distributed, and over 100 businesses and agencies participated.
There are several ways to participate:
– For educators/children’s groups/faith communities: Request supplies for your program or classroom, and give your children the opportunity to participate.
– For business owners/agency representatives: Sign up to have your business participate by displaying the beautiful works of art – paper dolls linking hands – in your office or storefront, along with an advocacy statement. To participate, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-262-4162.
– The popular Advocacy Walk and Children's Festival will be held April 13 in Lakeport's Library Park. Watch for more information, or contact 707-262-4161 for more information.
For more information on either of these events, please contact the Lake County Child Care Planning Council, 707-262-4162 or www.lakecountychildcareplanning.com , or the Lake County Children’s Council at 707-262-4146.