Goodbye, Spring... Hello, Summer! Sporting Clay Tournament Friday, May 3, 2024 Our 6th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament was a knockout! Friends and agency partners alike joined in for the fun on Friday, May 3rd involving a competitive clay shoot, raffles, prizes, and a silent and live auction, all to raise essential funds to better support and protect Tarrant County's most vulnerable kids. Thank you to everyone who participated through a multitude of different avenues that helped us "take aim at child abuse!" Keep your eye on the target for 2025's Sporting Clay Tournament date! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Alliance For Children's Recent Partnerships with TCU Over the past couple of months, we've been able to partner with Texas Christian University (TCU) students eager to help us spread our mission across the metroplex, who learned about our work while propelling our efforts. This continued partnership has not only helped us, but has given students an opportunity to expand their knowledge, build on their portfolios, and cultivate passion for child abuse prevention. TCU students PJ Eby, Megan Lashley, Francesca Brown, and Abby Harrison presented their research and suggested marketing strategies around Let's Play Bingo! to their class. TCU's student-run Ad and PR Agency - ROXO - worked alongside our staff to create marketing and social media materials around Child Abuse Prevention Month, as well as an adorable sticker and accompanying literature for use throughout the year. TCU's Kappa Delta chapter chose us as their local philanthropy and have worked to raise funds through a recent event: Shamrock, a Kappa Delta Golf Classic. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kristina Rose's Visit with Alliance For Children On Thursday, May 9th, Kristina Rose - Director of the Office for Victims of Crime at the U.S. Department of Justice - stopped by our Arlington center for a visit and tour with Chief Executive Officer, Julie Evans, the Arlington Police Department, and other center staff members while in town for the Community Response to Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Conference. It was an incredible opportunity to discuss Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas protocols, best practices, and our mission centered on protecting Tarrant County's children from child abuse. Kristina Rose - Director of the Office for Victims of Crime - speaking at the Community Response to Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Conference. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ COMING SOON! Camp B.L.U.E. June 10th - 14th School is almost out, which can only mean one thing... our Summer session of Camp B.L.U.E. is almost here! Camp B.L.U.E. (Building. Learning. Understanding. 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! Interested in supporting our Summer session of Camp B.L.U.E.? Check out our Amazon Wishlist below to make it the best week ever for this upcoming group! Camp B.L.U.E. Amazon Wishlist   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Upcoming Community Education Classes Are you interested in learning how you can keep children in your life and the community safe? Register for our upcoming prevention awareness classes at no cost. Discussing Body Safety with Your Children (English) - Tuesday, May 14 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm via Zoom Stewards of Children (English) - Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at 3609 Marquita Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76116 Responsible Internet Safety for Kids (English) - Tuesday, June 4 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm via Zoom Child Abuse Prevention 101 for Youth Serving Professionals (English) - Saturday, June 29 from 9:00 - 10:30 am via Zoom Discutiendo la Seguridad Personal con sus Hijos (español) - Martes, 14 de Mayo de 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm via Zoom Seguridad Responsable en Internet para Niños (español) - Martes, 4 de Junio de 12:00 - 1:00 pm via Zoom Register for Classes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Explore our Opportunities Upcoming Volunteer Orientation and Training Opportunities: Volunteer Orientation and Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention 101 for Professionals will be offered on: June 29 from 9:00 - 11:30 am via Zoom August 24 from 9:00 - 11:30 am via Zoom October 5 from 9:00 - 11:30 am via Zoom November 16 from 9:00 - 11:30 am via Zoom 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, May 27th, in observation of Memorial Day. 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!