Help Prevent Child Abuse

It began in 1983 when a report about 500,000 abused children caught the attention and heart of President Ronald Reagan. “Now, Therefore, I… hereby proclaim the month of April… as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.”

With support from the community, parents increase their capacity to provide safe and healthy homes for their children. By doing simple acts to support children and their parents – or give to those organizations and agencies that do – we have the power to prevent child abuse. We can be one voice for many families.

ACE Overcomers: The Center for Resiliency is asking you to join us in recognizing April, as Child Abuse Prevention month.

We will promote awareness about child abuse which will include a community-wide display of life-size blue silhouettes. Each silhouette represents the life journey of those affected by child abuse and how they are overcoming the violation of abuse.

We are asking you to support our cause in a few simple ways:

1. Host ACE Overcomers Child Abuse Awareness Display during the
   month of April (an ACE representative will bring you the materials)
2. Take time during your service on April 26 to pray for 3 things:
   • The children who are victims of child abuse
   • ACE Overcomers ministry and those who serve abused children
   • Direction to become active participants in the battle against child abuse
3. Display flyer in your office
4. Upload business card to our website
5. Upload business card to our Facebook page.

It’s that easy, plus we will do all the work.

Email Business card or company logos to Phil Schmauss at phillip@aceovercomers.org

Did you know there are over a million confirmed cases of child abuse in our nation annually?

Did you know 456,595 victims of child abuse or neglect were reported in California – with 5,004 here in Merced County?

We support Child Abuse Awareness all Month long:

• April 10th: Children’s Summit | First 5 Merced County 209.385.7337
• April 25th: Family Wellness Child Abuse Council Meeting | Family Resource Council 209.381.5980
• April 26th: Children’s Memorial Flag Raising Ceremony | Merced County Office of Education & Merced County Human Services Agency 209.381.5980 or 209.385.3000
• April 28th: Blue Sunday Day of Prayer | ACE Overcomers 209.658.9558

What is Blue Sunday?

Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention Initiative believes change can occur when working hand in hand with the faith community to raise awareness and bring relief for the victims of child abuse. We are encouraging churches to join millions already committed to participating in National Blue Sunday, April 28, 2019.

• Visit the Blue Sunday National Movement at https://www.facebook.com/bluesundaykids
• Take time during your service on April 26 to pray for 3 things:
• The children who are victims of child abuse
• ACE Overcomers ministry and those who serve abused children
  Direction to become active participants in the battle against child abuse