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SUMMARY:15th Annual Appreciation Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the National Child Abuse Prevention Month (observed in April)\, Summit County Children Services (SCCS) will hold its 15th Annual Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday\, April 30\, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at House Three-Thirty\, a NEW location for this event. \nDuring the breakfast\, awards will be presented to several Champion for Children award recipients whose accomplishments have significantly contributed to the well-being of children and families throughout our community. We will also publicly thank and honor key organizations\, agencies\, businesses\, civic groups\, families\, youth and individuals who are committed to helping keep children safe in our community. \nAdditionally\, the Grand Prize Winner of the SCCS Poster/Slogan Creative Contest will be recognized. \nJoin Us: \nSeating is limited so reserve your table of eight (8) early. Your group’s name will be identified on a table placard and given recognition in the event program. Please complete this form and send it with your check (made payable to Summit County Children Services) by Wednesday\, April 15. NOTE: Individual ticket price is $30 per person. \n  \nShould you have questions or need more information\, feel free to contact Michelle Lambach at (330) 379-2014 or by e-mail at michelle.lambach@summitkids.org.
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/15th-annual-appreciation-breakfast/
LOCATION:House 330\, 532 W Market St\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260604T150954
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SUMMARY:Blue Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Blue Sunday is a day where faith communities across Summit County are encouraged to join together and take time during their services to pray for the victims of child abuse and for those who work to serve and protect them. \nHow to pray for abused children on Blue Sunday: \n\nPray they will be rescued\nPray they are placed with caring people\nPray their minds and bodies can heal\nPray they find hope\nPray for those who rescue them\n\nResources for Faith Communities\n10 Things You Should Know About SCCS \n12 Things Your Church Can Do To Help Abused Children \nHappy Families Coloring Page \nHappy Families Discussion Page \nHappy Families Word Search
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/blue-sunday/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T120000
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SUMMARY:Close-Up On Epigenetics
DESCRIPTION:This session provides a foundational understanding of how historical and intergenerational trauma affects family experiences and interactions with systems. Participants will explore the impact of these experiences on trust\, communication\, and responses to system involvement. The session encourages reflection on practice and policy to strengthen relationships with families and support trust-centered approaches. By the end\, participants will understand epigenetic trauma and its significance in fostering compassionate and collaborative work with children and families.
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/close-up-on-epigenetics/
LOCATION:Akron-Summit County Public Library\, 60 S High St\, Akron\, 44326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T170000
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SUMMARY:Blue at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:All guests who wear blue to the Akron Zoo will receive free admission and free popcorn will be provided!
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/wear-blue-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Akron Zoo\, 500 Edgewood Ave\, Akron\, OH\, 44307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTSTAMP:20260604T150954
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SUMMARY:Wear Blue
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 8 is Wear Blue Day so grab your blue attire and join the movement!! Join Summit County Children Services in painting the county BLUE to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month and help raise awareness about the importance of child abuse and neglect prevention. \nWear Blue is about sharing your blue pride! Add #SummitWearsBlue and tag us on Facebook and Twitter and collaborate with us on Instagram. We want to see everyone join the movement! \nFirst\, be sure to wear something blue. Don’t have anything blue? We’ve got you covered!  Check out our downloadable material below and start posting your ‘wear blue’ pride. \n\n\n\nWe Wear Blue Sign\nI Wear Blue Because … (you fill in)\n\n\n\nSocial Starters\nNeed some social media inspiration? Try a couple of these: \n\n\n\nI wear blue because I want children to be safe with @SummitCountyChildrenServices #SummitWearsBlue\nJoin the Movement and help raise awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention! Wear Blue with @SummitCountyChildrenServices #SummitWearsBlue\nAre you wearing blue today? We are! Join the movement with us and @SummitCountyChildrenServices #SummitWearsBlue
URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/wear-blue/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T183500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T183500
DTSTAMP:20260604T150954
CREATED:20260304T184251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T184420Z
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SUMMARY:Akron RubberDucks – Home Opener
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URL:https://www.summitkids.org/event/akron-rubberducks-home-opener/
LOCATION:Credit Union Park\, 300 S Main St\, Akron\, OH\, 44308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child Abuse Prevention Month
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