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APRIL 5, 2024  WEAR BLUE FOR KIDS!

#WearBlue4Kids

Grab something BLUE and wear it on April 5 for Child Abuse Prevention Month to bring awareness to child abuse and to support prevention efforts in Alameda County. Post on your favorite social media and tag Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County when you #wearblue4kids 

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APRIL 6, 2024  FAMILY STORY TIME

10:15 am – 11:45 am at Oakland Public Library – Golden Gate Branch

READING! SINGING! DANCING! PRIZES! Join Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County and Family Paths for our FREE, in-person Family Story Time. We are thrilled to bring back our favorite story teller SNAXX to lead songs, movement and read a variety of books for children 0-9 and their caregivers. Register before April 5 and get put into a drawing for one of three Story Time prize bundles that include children’s books donated by Oakland Public Library, gift cards, healthy snacks and swag. REGISTER HERE

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APRIL 17, 2024  LET’S CHALK ABOUT PREVENTION!

#KeepKidsSafe

Connecting with your children through play is a wonderful way to show them care and security. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the protective factors that keep children safe, on April 17, grab some sidewalk chalk and draw, write, and play! Write messages of hope such as “Love shouldn’t hurt”, “No excuse for abuse” or come up with your own. Snap pictures and tag Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County across your social media accounts and be entered into a prize drawing for gift cards! 

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APRIL 26, 2024 – Children’s Memorial Day

Flag raising

In honor of the children in Alameda County and across the United States who lost their lives due to violence, Strong Families Alliance will raise the Children’s Memorial Flag on April 26 at Alameda County Social Services Agency, 24100 Amador St, Hayward, CA.

Time TBD.

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APRIL 27, 2024  UNPEELED: Children’s Event

10am-1pm at Children’s Fairyland

UnPeeled, hosted by Bananas and supported by Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County, returns to magical Fairyland in Oakland on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. REGISTER HERE

This is a FREE event for children and their caregivers, with LIVE shows from local performers. This is a great opportunity to let your little one tap into their creative side to sing along, dance and explore!

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FEBRUARY – Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is observed in February. The month encourages young people and their loved ones throughout the country to come together to raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence.

HERE ARE WARNING SIGNS of abuse to be mindful of during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and all year long.

Love Is Respect has great info and resources for teens looking to have or create healthy relationships. LEARN MORE HERE

 

JANUARY – Birth Defects Awareness Month

January is Birth Defects Awareness Month. National Birth Defects Prevention Network raises awareness of birth defects and promotes healthy pregnancy behaviors that may reduce the risk of birth defects. Birth Defects Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness and highlight efforts to improve the health of people living with these conditions across their lifespan. #NBDAM #EveryJourneyMatters

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