For my family, one of our most favorite things ever is finding a new playground where not only Charlie can play. But also David and I as it is a great way to get exercise in a fun and unique way. So this morning I would like to talk to you about a new event happening this week. “Shades Of Blue” Ribbon Cutting Of Inclusive Playground
WHAT: Community Leaders Raise Awareness Of Child Abuse Prevention Month With “Shades Of Blue” Ribbon Cutting Of Inclusive Playground
WHEN: THURSDAY – 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Parenting Center, 2928 West 5th Street, Fort Worth, 76107
Paul Gravely of The Parenting Center will be joined by City of Fort Worth Mayor pro tem Dennis Shingleton, Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage and Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter Executive Director Marissa Chaney, among others, for the dedication of the new playground that was funded by a significant grant from Speedway Children’s Charities.
The event also will bring awareness to child abuse awareness with large signs representing the number of child abuse victims in 2017 on The Parenting Center lawn as guests enter.
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month; The Parenting Center is joining with community leaders to raise awareness for child abuse prevention by officially opening its new inclusive playground to symbolize new beginnings.
- According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services data recently released for 2017, there were:
- 5,630 confirmed child abuse/neglect victims in Tarrant County (3rd highest in the state of Texas).
- Ten child abuse/neglect related fatalities in Tarrant County (2nd highest in the state of Texas)
- 73 percent of confirmed perpetrators are parents
- 40 percent of perpetrators are between the ages of 26-35
- 48 percent of victims are between the ages of 0-3
- 55 percent of perpetrators are female
The playground built as a result of a $125,000 Founder’s Grant from Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter in 2016. It is the largest grant given annually by SCC-Texas during its tree lighting and grant ceremony each November.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
