Current Happenings June 2023   Child Abuse Prevention 101 for Youth Serving Professionals (English): Tuesday, July 18, 6:00 - 7:30 pm or Saturday, August 19, 9:00 - 10:30 am, Zoom This mandated reporter training is essential for any school or youth-serving professionals to learn about the different forms of abuse, recognizing signs and symptoms of abuse, and how to properly handle a disclosure in the state of Texas. Safety Starts at Home - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (English/Spanish): Saturday, July 1, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Zoom This protective training provides education to parents and caregivers on how to set protective boundaries and thoughtful safeguards to help provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. Attendees also learn how to communicate with and comfort a child who makes a disclosure of abuse. Upcoming Prevention Education Classes  July & August Register Here Arming our Staff & Partners with Knowledge Last month, over 50 Alliance For Children staff and community partners set aside their regular caseloads to attend a 3-day training course on child homicide investigations. Guest speakers Michael L. Milnor, retired Chief of Police for Alta Vista, Viriginia, and Nancy Oglesby, prosecutor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, covered the many aspects of a thorough child homicide investigation, including scene preservation, evidence gathering, interrogation strategies, and the medical aspects seen in many child death cases. This specialized training went a step further and also touched on the importance of managing the mental and emotional toll that these cases can have on investigators and child welfare professionals.   A New & Improved Northeast Center Alliance For Children’s original Northeast Center officially reopened on Monday, June 5! This facility underwent a renovation and 4,000 square foot expansion made possible by many through our Rebuilding Lives Capital Campaign. In additional to more square footage and necessary updates, we have made upgrades to technology, and other thoughtful enhancements to better serve Tarrant County families in this northeast portion of the county for years to come. If you'd like to schedule a tour, please use the link below or call Molly Kulpa at 682-382-1447. Request a Tour   Give the Gift of Magic this Summer Camp B.L.U.E. (Building. Learning. Understanding. and Empowering.) is for kids ages 6 to 14 who have almost, or recently completed the clinical program at Alliance For Children. Camp B.L.U.E. is an opportunity for these kids and teens to regain some of the joys of childhood, unclouded by trauma or abuse. Campers are treated to a week filled with fun activities, special guest speakers, games, and field trips to exciting places around the metroplex! You can support Camp B.L.U.E. by donating snacks, activities and games, or fun prizes from our Amazon wish list! Camp B.L.U.E. will be held June 26-30 in Fort Worth. Shop our Wish List While we are always on call for Tarrant County's most vulnerable, Alliance For Children centers will be closed on the following days: Monday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth Tuesday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day We wish you a safe and happy holiday!   AllianceForChildren.org     Alliance For Children | 3609 Marquita Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76116 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!