Recent Media Mentions
Blue Bow Statement 2022
It’s hard to believe that it’s already spring––though there is still a chill in the air, the bright sun signifies something new is around the corner. This April, we are once again recognizing a very important cause––Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. The 2022 theme of “growing a better tomorrow for all children, together” captures the […]
Amy Leichtenberg on our Family Visitation Center and Abuse Awareness
Amy Leichtenberg is a dedicated advocate of prevention services and works tirelessly to raise awareness of child abuse. She is a mother who was part of the Children’s Home & Aid Family Visitation Center (FVC) program with her two children, Duncan and Jack, ages nine and seven. The Children’s Home & Aid FVC provides a safe, neutral environment for […]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Ernestine Brown on Prevention with Purpose and Parents Care & Share
Children’s Home & Aid teams understand that being a parent is one of the toughest jobs there is. Our parenting support groups, such as Parents Care & Share, provide a setting to take a break, to feel safe to talk about painful issues, to laugh over our mistakes, and to learn from others. As Children’s Home & Aid takes the time to […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Maureen Blaha
April marks the time to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign. We’re highlighting a handful of sponsors and committee members to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. Maureen Blaha was the executive director of the National Runaway Safeline for 18 years, the national communications system […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Jennifer Samartano
April marks the time to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign. We’re highlighting a handful of sponsors and committee members to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. Jennifer Samartano is an active, dedicated member of the Blue Bow Committee and represents Prevent Child Abuse […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Sherry Cobbins
April marks the time to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign. We’re highlighting a handful of sponsors and committee members to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. We recently heard from Sherry Cobbins, she is the Community Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants Administrator for […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocates, Sara Castillo & Arely Cerda
April marks the time to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign. We’re highlighting a handful of sponsors and committee members to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. Sara Castillo and Arely Cerda of Casa Central are active, dedicated members of our Blue Bow Committee. […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Karen Petties
April marks the time to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign. We’re highlighting a handful of sponsors and committee members to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. Karen Petties – an active, dedicated member of our Blue Bow Committee who organizes Blue Bow events […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Sue Walton
This month as we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign, we’re highlighting a handful of sponsors and committee members to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. Sue Walton is a long-time supporter of Children’s Home & Aid and Parents Care & Share. She was involved […]
2020 Walton Blue Bow Award – The Robert G. Cunningham Family
Every April, Children’s Home & Aid’s Blue Bow Committee gives the Walton Blue Bow Award for significant contribution to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The name of the award honors Sue Walton, an educator and the founder of the Blue Bow Campaign at Children’s Home & Aid twenty-six years ago. This year’s recipient […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Dr. Melissa Merrick
This month as we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign, we’re highlighting a handful of sponsors and committee members to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. We recently heard from Dr. Melissa Merrick, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America, for her thoughts […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Ed Davies
This month as we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign, we’re highlighting a handful of sponsors and committee members to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. We recently heard from Ed Davies, Director of the Power of Fathers Initiative, for his thoughts on this […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Lesley Schwartz
This month as we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign, we’re highlighting a handful of sponsors and committee members to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. We recently heard from Lesley Schwartz, LCSW – Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Project Director […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Mike Shaver
This month as we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Bow Campaign, we’re highlighting a handful of partners, advocates and staff to learn what the month means to them and why it’s so crucial. Mike Shaver, President & CEO of Children’s Home & Aid, shared his thoughts about this very important month: […]
Meet Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Tracey Steele
April 1st marks the start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month is a time to recognize that we all have a role in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our communities. The Illinois Blue Bow Committee, run by Children’s Home & Aid and a partnership of social and […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month 2019
April 1 marks the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month is a time to recognize that we all have a role in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in our communities. Since 1989, the national Blue Bow Campaign has existed to raise awareness of child abuse and prevention. The […]
Taking Steps to End Child Abuse 5K – Why We Run/Walk
April 21 marks the date of the 8th annual Taking Steps to End Child Abuse 5k Color Run/Walk in Normal, Illinois. Last year, nearly 109 runners and walkers came out to celebrate the lives of Duncan and Jack Leichtenberg and to raise funds for the Children’s Home & Aid Central Region Family Visitation Center in […]
Earl Kloppmann Honored with Friend of Children Award by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois
On October 19, Earl Kloppmann, Children’s Home + Aid Program Manager of Parents Care + Share, was awarded the 2017 Friend of Children (FOC) Award by Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. The FOC Award is given out at the annual Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Statewide Conference to recognize those who have had a long term commitment […]
