April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 
March 21, 2018
What: Child Abuse Prevention Month presentation to the Marion County Board of Commissioners,
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Location: Senator Hearing Room, 555 Court Street NE, Salem
Description: The Child Abuse Prevention Month planning committee will make an awareness presentation to the Marion County Board of Commissioners. A request will be made for the Board of Commissioners to proclaim April 2018, as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
April 1-30, 2018
What: Union Street Bridge lights will be blue in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 1-30, 2018
What: Les Schwab Tires Diaper Drive
Locations: Les Schwab locations in Salem and Keizer
Description: Each year, Les Schwab hosts a Diaper Drive to benefit families at Family Building Blocks. Annually, Family Building Blocks changes over 25,000 diapers! During the month of April, Les Schwab accepts diapers (all sizes), pull ups and wipes. For a list of drop-off sites contact Julie Hilty, jhilty@familybuildingblocks.org or 503-566-2132.
April 1-30, 2018
What: Liberty House Jeans Day
Description: Let your employees donate to Liberty House and wear jeans to work on designated days in April. Contact Adrienne Christian at Liberty House for more information: 503-540-0288.
April 1-30, 2018 – Every Tuesday in April
What: Liberty House Tours on Tuesdays
What: Tours on Tuesdays
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Liberty House – 2685 4th St NE, Salem, OR – tours meet in Building One
Cost: Free
RSVP: please call Liberty House at: 503-540-0288
Description: every Tuesday in April take a tour of the Liberty House Campus.
April 5, 2018
What: Darkness to Light Training for Adults: Stewards of Children - Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: Liberty House – 2685 4th St NE, Salem, OR
Cost: Free
RSVP: Please call Liberty House to Register 503.540.0288
Registration Required and Minimum Class Size: Five
April 6, 2018
What: Salem Chamber Greeters (immediately followed by the Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-off).pdf
Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Location: Oregon State Capitol, Room 40, 900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301
April 6, 2018
What: Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-off.
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Oregon State Capitol Steps, 900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301
April 11, 2018
What: Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Salem Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem
Screenagers is a documentary created by Primary Care Physician Delaney Ruston that delves into the struggles facing our children concerning social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) is proud to partner with the Salem and Keizer Police Departments and the Marion County Health Department to bring our community an opportunity to view the nationally recognized documentary.
April 13, 2018
What: Strengthening Our Community Breakfast – presented by Safe Families for Children
Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m. – breakfast will be served
Location: Chemeketa Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, Salem, Oregon 97
RSVP: contact Esmeralda at 971-179-0569 or esmeraldachantuyub@ccswv.org
In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dr. Dave Anderson, founder of Safe Families for Children, will share how this social movement is growing across the nation. Find out how community volunteers are strengthening families in crisis through friendship and respite for their children and how you can help.
April 13, 2018
What: Safe Families for Children Conference – Strengthening Our Community
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – conference – lunch provided
4:30-5:30 p.m. – social networking
Location: Chemeketa Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, Salem, Oregon 97304
Cost: free – limited travel scholarships available.
RSVP: contact Esmeralda at 971-179-0569 or esmeraldachantuyub@ccswv.org
Special guests include: Dr. Dave Anderson, Founder of SFFC and Dr. Donna Beegle, President of Communication Across Barriers. There will be development sessions and Oregon collaborative discussions.
April 14, 2018
What: CASA Super Hero Race - 5k/10k and Kids 1 mile
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Riverfront Park
The 3rd Annual CASA Super Hero Race will be held on April 14, 2018. For additional information: https://www.casamarionor.org/events
April 18, 2018
What: Sharing the Dream Tour - Family Building Blocks
Time: 11:00 a.m.-Noon
Location: Family Building Blocks, 2425 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem
Description: curious about the work of Family Building Blocks? Join them for a "sharing the dream" tour. Tours are scheduled every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2425 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem. RSVP your spot for the tour at https://familybuildingblocks.org/give/ under TOURS.
April 18, 2018
What: Stewards of Children - Presented in Spanish
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Chavez Elementary School, 2400 Walker Road NE, Salem
Description: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention presentation - presented in Spanish
Space is limited. To register, please contact Debbie Joa, Prevention and Protection Coordinator, Salem-Keizer School District at 503-399-3061.
April 20, 2018
What: Overcoming Adversity, The Elizabeth Smart Story - presented by CASA of Marion County
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Elsinore Theatre, 170 High Street SE, Salem - tickets available at Elsinore Theatre box office, 503-375-3574 or TicketsWest.com
Description: inspirational kidnapping survivor - a daily demonstration that there is life after a tragic event, Smart is an irrefutable model of perseverance in the face of unimaginable adversity. With bravery and wisdom far beyond her years, Smart captivates audiences with her story and insight on overcoming adversity, the importance and process of recovery, and not allowing one's past to dictation one's future.
April 23, 2018
What: Darkness to Light Training for Adults - Stewards of Children - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Liberty House Free
RSVP: Please call Liberty House to Register 503.540.0288
Registration Required and Minimum Class Size: Five
April 24, 2018
What: Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Keizer Civic Center, 930 Chemewa Rd. NE Keizer, OR
Screenagers is a documentary created by Primary Care Physician Delaney Ruston that delves into the struggles facing our children concerning social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) is proud to partner with the Salem and Keizer Police Departments and the Marion County Health Department to bring our community an opportunity to view the nationally recognized documentary.
April 25, 2018
What: Stewards of Children – presented in English
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Chavez Elementary School, 2400 Walker Road NE, Salem
Description: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention presentation - presented in English
Space is limited. To register, please contact Debbie Joa, Prevention and Protection Coordinator, Salem-Keizer School District at 503-399-3061.
