LAKEPORT — Lake County agencies and organizations will join together to honor national Week of the Young Child and Child Abuse Awareness Month at events next month, including an advocacy walk and children”s festival in Lakeport.
“All young children need and deserve a safe childhood as well as high-quality early learning experiences that will prepare them for life,” Shelly Mascari, director of the Lake County Child Care Planning Council, said in a statement.
The series of “Lake County Cares for Our Kids” events is highlighted by the walk and festival April 13 at Library Park. The day begins with a ceremony at the memorial mast at 10 a.m.
The advocacy walk, which is free-of-charge, starts and ends at the park. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. All participants will receive a T-shirt, and organizers encourage walkers to wear funny hats.
The children”s festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes informational booths, activities for children and entertainment such as music and American Indian dancers.
To register for the walk or to sign up for a booth at the festival, call 262-4161 or visit www.lakecoe.org and click on the “Lake County Cares for Our Kids” page.
Agencies assisting with the activities include the Lake County Office of Education, Children”s Council, First 5 Lake County, Lake Family Resource Center, Redwood Children”s Services, Easter Seals, Lake County Tribal Health and Lake County District Attorney”s Office, Victim-Witness Division.
Also during April, the Lake County Board of Supervisors, Clearlake City Council and Lakeport City Council are set to present proclamations in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month.
