Family & Children’s Center is working today and every day to help prevent child abuse.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and FCC has events that are drawing attention to the effort to protect children.
Take a look at some of the events that you can take part in:
1. Join us for Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse during a ‘Meet and Eat’ with FCC staff during this free event that is open to the public at our La Crosse offices in the John Burgess Conference Room on April 19 and at our Winona office on April 25 in the Slaggie Family Conference Room. Child care will be available, lease sign up five days ahead of the event to secure your spot. Plus, free food will be available for attendees. The presentation will run 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. Space is limited, but registration is required. You can register on fcconline.org.
- April 19, 5 p.m., 1707 Main Street, La Crosse, WI
- April 25, 5 p.m., 601 Franklin Street, Winona, MN
2. Join Winona State University students and community members for a child abuse prevention walk. The walk will start at the gazebo near Phelps Hall and walk to 601 Franklin Street. The public and their friendly dogs are encouraged to participate.
- April 25, 4 p.m., 601 Franklin Street, Winona, MN – Meet at the WSU Gazebo
3. Join us for the ‘Hands are For…’ art contest! Local students are making art that highlights the positive uses of our hands. Judging will take place at FCC at 601 Franklin Street in Winona. A celebration and reception will take place May 27 at Winona National Bank. Check soon for more details on fcconline.org.
- May 20, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 601 Franklin Street, Winona, MN
4. Blue kid silhouettes will be placed out front of our offices in Viroqua, La Crosse, and Winona soon!
- FCC staff are invited to our offices on Franklin Street on March 30, 11:30 a.m, as we place the silhouettes in the lawn at FSB. Staff will be placing silhouettes at our Wisconsin headquarters, Weston Street building and Viroqua offices on April 3. Please let Greg White in the Advancement Department know if you would like to help!
