The Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse hosts a wreath lighting ceremony and proclamation for child abuse prevention and awareness at the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Jean Dubree, executive director of the Child 1st Center, prays during the benediction of the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Decatur Public Schools director of student services Eldon Conn speaks during the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
525 blue pinwheels cover the front lawn of the Macon County Courthouse, to represent the number of Macon County children currently in foster care, for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Decatur on Tuesday.
Macon County CASA executive director Blaine Smith speaks during the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Macon County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Matt Jedlicka speaks during the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Members of Bikers Against Child Abuse pray during the benediction of the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month activities
Throughout April: Paint Macon County Blue. Decorate offices and businesses blue to raise awareness about child abuse.
- Friday, April 5, 1:30 p.m. Wear Blue Day, coalition agencies meet at Central Park Transfer House for photos.
- Sunday, April 14, Rolling Back in Time- Roller-skating in Fairview Park
- April 15 through 21, Chalk the Walk Week
- Saturday, April 27, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Prevention Resource Giveaway and Service Fair, Decatur Public Library
- Sunday, April 28, Blue Sunday Day of Prayer for abused children and those that give their time and heart to help them.
The Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse hosts a wreath lighting ceremony and proclamation for child abuse prevention and awareness at the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Jean Dubree, executive director of the Child 1st Center, prays during the benediction of the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
525 blue pinwheels cover the front lawn of the Macon County Courthouse, to represent the number of Macon County children currently in foster care, for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Decatur on Tuesday.
Macon County CASA executive director Blaine Smith speaks during the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Members of Bikers Against Child Abuse pray during the benediction of the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Macon County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Matt Jedlicka speaks during the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Decatur Public Schools director of student services Eldon Conn speaks during the Macon County Coalition Against Child Abuse’s wreath lighting ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Macon County Courthouse on Tuesday.
