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APRIL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Give the light ofhope to a child. Every first Thursday of April, CASA of Hidalgo County, Inc. together with Child Protective Service holds a vigil as part of a national movement to bring attention to the plight of abused and neglected children by lighting a tree as a symbol of hope for those children who are currently under the jurisdiction of the county child protection court. Hundreds of members of the community and volunteers gather to Light a Light of Hope one light represents each child who has been identified as abused and neglected in our community. Hidalgo County joined hearts with others across the nation to commemorate all the children who are victims of abuse and neglect, and continue to wait in the courts system for a safe, permanent home. This national event is to benefit abused and neglected children across the nation and those in our community who currently are under the jurisdiction of the county dependency courts. In the year 2002, there were eleven child abuse related fatalities in Hidalgo County. If you are interested in participating or sponsoring our Candlelight Vigil 2007 please call (956) 381-HOLD.
(956) 381-HOLD Fax (956) 381-9232 |
Mario Balli