LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – For the past five years local child care programs, children’s groups, organizations and elementary school classrooms have participated in the Paper Doll Project in honor of April as the nationally recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Young Child.
Approximately 3,000 paper dolls have been distributed throughout the county, displayed in participating businesses, showing their support of Lake County children.
This year, the project gains new energy with the Raise Your Hand and Take a Stand advocacy focus.
The Lake County Child Care Planning Council is sponsoring the advocacy effort again, by providing supplies, materials, instructions and administrative support to any groups who would like to participate.
To request a packet of materials, please contact The Lake County Child Care Planning Council at 707-262-4162 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Additional April advocacy activities include the annual Advocacy Walk and Children’s Festival on April 12 in Library Park.
The event begins with the inspiring Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by the Advocacy Walk and day-long festival with booths, resources and activities for families with children of all ages. All activities and events are free.
For more information, contact The Lake County Children’s Council at 707-262-4146 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.lakecoe.org .
Booth space is available for organizations. For more information on booth reservations, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The April Advocacy initiatives are supported by The Lake County Children’s Council, Lake County Office of Education, Lake County Child Care Planning Council, Redwood Children’s Servicers, Lake Family Resource Center, First 5 Lake, Easter Seals, and other supporting organizations.