MANSFIELD — You’re invited to join Richland County Children Services (RCCS) in celebrating April National Child Abuse Prevention Month with the following activities:
Blue Ribbons/Blue Ribbon Trees for Prevention, April 1.
Blue ribbons will be on display in downtown Mansfield for Chid Abuse Prevention Month courtesy of RCCS, the city of Mansfield, the Mansfield United Lions Club and Tara’s Floral. The community can participate by displaying blue ribbons on a tree, door, fence, on your vehicle or mailbox.
The blue ribbon is the international symbol for child abuse prevention. Participants can take pictures of their blue ribbons/blue ribbon trees and send them via email to Brigitte.Coles@jfs.ohio.gov for publication on the agency’s website and Facebook page.
Fun Family Night at the Mansfield Carrousel, April 1, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Join Richland County Children Services for an evening of fun at the Mansfield Carrousel as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Enjoy free rides, blue ribbon cookies, treats and more courtesy of Richland County Children Services.
Easter Drive-Thru Celebration, April 2, 1 to 3 p.m.
Mansfield Parks & Recreation, RCCS and community partners will host an Easter Drive-Thru Celebration at South Park located at 100 Brinkerhoff Ave. Families are invited to come out and see the Easter Bunny. Each child in attendance will receive an Easter bag, small toys, and treats. Participants will be required to stay in their vehicles during their visit.
Wear Blue Day Wednesday, April 13.
Wear Blue Day is an annual statewide event to spread awareness on the important issues of child abuse, neglect and dependency. On this day local businesses, offices, schools, agencies, factories, retail outlets and media partners are asked to Wear Blue to show unity against child abuse and neglect.
Participants can take pictures of themselves, their group, classmates or co-workers wearing blue and send them via email to Brigitte.Coles@jfs.ohio.gov for publication on the agency’s website and Facebook page.
Free Blue-Ribbon Cookie -Wear Blue Day, April 13 at Buckeye Bakery.
RCCS has teamed up with Buckeye Bakery for Wear Blue Day on Wednesday, April 13, to give the first 150 customers wearing blue a free cookie in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Thank you for your support of the children and families in Richland County!
