EVENTS
Local events supporting child abuse prevention
March 29, 2019
April 5, 2019
April 5, 2019
Press conference & pinwheel garden planting at the courthouse
Join elected officials, non-profit partners and local advocates as we launch Child Abuse Prevention Month by planting a pinwheel garden at the Courthouse circle.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Mecklenburg County Courthouse, 832 E. 4th St., Charlotte.
April 6, 2019
Wear Blue Day!
Join the agencies of the Mecklenburg Child Abuse Prevention Team and Prevent Child Abuse America in wearing blue for child abuse prevention on Friday, April 5! Take a picture and and share it on social media with the hashtags #Meck4Kids and #PassThePinwheel. Show your support for prevention!
Charlotte skyline goes blue
In conjunction with Wear Blue Day, Wells Fargo's Duke Energy Center will light the city blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month!
April 11, 2019
April 11, 2019
Twirl 'N Swirl 5K
The Twirl ‘N Swirl, hosted by the Arts Empowerment Project, is a 5K and Kids Fun that sims to unite the community in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and support The Arts Empowerment Project’s Judge Bill Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps abused and at-risk children pursue training in the arts. Click here for registration.
Location: 7520 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Charlotte.
The Big Picture: Issues Related to Working with Adolescents
Charlotte Area Health Education Center and Teen Health Connection will partner to offer this training for social workers, counselors, school personnel and health care professionals. Local students will perform a play, which will be followed by panel discussion. Click here to register.
Time: 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Location: McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St., Charlotte.
The Big Picture 2019
Written and performed by youth, this is Teen Health Connection's thought-provoking play that addresses current trends and health-related issues facing teenagers today with a focus on positive behavioral and health choices. Parents, teens and community members are invited to attend ! Click here to reserve your seat.
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St., Charlotte.
April 13, 2019
May 10, 2019
May 16, 2019
Family Fun Fair
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County and Johnson C. Smith University will host this family-friendly event featuring face painting, food trucks, storytelling, bounce houses, field day games, vendors and more! Click here for details.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Johnson C. Smith University campus
A Night of 4,000 Dreams Gala
A Child's Place will celebrate its annual gala, A Night of 4,000 Dreams, to support critical basic needs and intensive care management for the community's most vulnerable population. Click here for details.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St., Charlotte.
Everyday Heroes Luncheon
Hosted by Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center, the Everyday Heroes Luncheon raises funds to support the children and families affected by the most serious forms of abuse in Mecklenburg County. Click here for details.
Time: Noon
Location: Westin Charlott, 601 S. College St., Charlotte.
Throughout April in
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be promoting Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout the month of April!
Students in grades K-5 will have access to developmentally appropriate classroom guidance lessons designed by CMS elementary school counselors to promote safety and ensure all children are aware of their rights! These lessons are aligned with the N.C. Essential Standards for Health and Guidance. The lessons can be found by clicking here and on the CMS website. You'll also find a parent/community newsletter which discusses statistics around child abuse and neglect in Mecklenburg County.
Secondary students will have the option to participate in the #PassThePinwheel social media campaign. This year, CMS will receive dozens of pinwheel garden kits to display as part of the county-wide pinwheel garden project. We are excited to have pinwheel gardens at schools of all levels as a symbol to promote child abuse prevention and awareness.
