The 23
rd Annual Child & Family Awareness Month was observed and celebrated in the month of April. More than 150 local agencies, organizations, places of worship, businesses and individuals worked together to plan a month-long series of family-fun activities and educational events.
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Child & Family Awareness Month is dedicated to building a solid foundation of community support for children and families and helps raise the awareness of child abuse prevention.
Planning has begun for the 24th Annual Child & Family Awareness Month that will be observed and celebrated April 2011. Below is a list of events already scheduled. Check back for more information as events are scheduled.
2011 Event Schedule
April 2, 2011 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sponsored in part by the Akron Art Museum
Akron Art Museum, Downtown Akron
Winners of the Creative Contests held at the preschool, elementary, middle and high school levels will be recognized. This event is by invitation only.
April 9 - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summit Mall, Fairlawn
Summit Mall will be filled with family-focused entertainment and informational booths! Families will enjoy special performances by featured entertainment on the event stage. Each show will be followed by a meet-n-greet session. Event is FREE and open to the community.
April 16 - 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Akron Zoo
Join us for springtime fun at the Akron Zoo! This event will be held rain or shine. Attendees are also encouraged to donate a new children’s book to benefit the Readers at Risk Program.
2nd Annual Community Appreciation Breakfast
April 29 - 8-10:30 a.m.
Presented by the Citizens’ Advisory Committee of Summit County Children Services
This Appreciation Breakfast is a “salute to those who care,” a way to honor organizations, agencies, businesses, civic groups, families and individuals who have supported the children and families served by Summit County Children Services over the past year. Special recognition will be given to selected “Champions for Children” whose accomplishments have significantly contributed to the well-being of children and families of this community.