Happy New Year from Alliance For Children! Happy New Year from Alliance For Children! We're so excited to continue our mission to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education in 2024! Christmas Connection 2023 was a SUCCESS! In early December we shared some holiday joy with our protective caregivers at our annual holiday pop-up store, thanks to all of YOU! Our sleigh was filled with toys, bicycles, art supplies, and games galore for our empowered adults to self-select from for each child in their care, ensuring the holidays remain merry and bright. Caregivers were allotted six "points" for each child in their home, resulting in multiple toys and stocking stuffers fitting the age and interests of each kid. With the help of our volunteer squad, we spent eight days setting up the store, individually assisting families with their shopping, wrapping a plethora of gifts, and spreading holiday cheer! To everyone who contributed toys, their time, talent, or treasure that made Christmas Connection possible, THANK YOU! Because of your generosity, we were able to help over 160 families! If you are interested in helping us build another successful event, mark your calendars for December 2024 and be on the lookout for ways to support next Fall. SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, February 17, 2024 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Live! By Loew's - Arlington It's almost time for Alliance For Children's 14th annual Let’s Play Bingo! Ladies Luncheon: Par-Tea for the Kids. Save your seat for this unique event that brings Tarrant County women together for a common cause: the prevention and healing of child abuse. Don’t be late for this “very important date” to join us in a day of fun including a silent and live auction, festive cocktails, a delicious lunch, raffles, prizes, and of course, BINGO! Join us at Let's Play Bingo!  Cocktails for a Cause Put your brain to the test at Cocktails for a Cause! Sip on some festive drinks while participating in trivia, a gift basket auction, and enjoy live music, all to raise funds for Alliance For Children’s mission. Wednesday, January 17th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm T&P Tavern 221 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76012   Upcoming Community Education Classes Are you interested in learning more about how you can keep children in your life and the community safe? Register for our upcoming classes at no cost. Child Abuse Prevention 101 for Youth Serving Professionals (English) - Saturday, January 27 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am via Zoom & Saturday, March 2 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am via Zoom Discussing Body Safety with Your Children (English) - Tuesday, February 13 from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm via Zoom Discutiendo la Seguridad Personal con sus Hijos (Español) - Martes, 13 de Febrero de 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Stewards of Children (English) - Saturday, February 24 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Alliance For Children Training Room (3609 Marquita Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76116) Safe Baby Sleep (English) - Tuesday, March 5 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm via Zoom Register for Classes SAVE THE DATE! Sporting Clay Tournament Friday, May 3, 2024 Mark your calendars for Friday, May 3, 2024, for our 6th annual Sporting Clay Tournament at Alpine Shooting Range in Fort Worth! Share your Hands & Heart Want to make a difference in the life of a Tarrant County child? Sign up to become a volunteer and find the perfect fit for your time and talents to best support our mission and the kids we serve. Make a Difference For more information about our volunteer program or to take next steps, please contact Abby Sanchez at [email protected]. Office Closure While we are always on call for Tarrant County’s kids, our centers will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. "I have decided to stick to love... Hate is too great a burden to bear." - Martin Luther King Jr. Visit our website Donate Alliance For Children | 3609 Marquita Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76116 817-335-7172 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!