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Events
Below are listed a number of events that are sponsored by or are affiliated with BRTF and/or fellow community organizations committed to preventing neglect and abuse of children.
8th Annual Walk for Autism
Saturday, April 20th
7:45 am
San Antonio, Texas
AT&T Center - Sombrilla Area, also known as "Ruby's Playground." For more information, contact Dawn Dixon, Any Baby Can, at (210) 547-3008 or via email, ddixon@anybabycan.org
Kids Day in the Park
Saturday, April 21st
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
San Pedro Springs Park
San Antonio, Texas
Over the last ten years, the event has expanded to include members of the childcare, arts, cultural, health, and social service communities. KidsDay in the Park is an event sponsored by the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and SAAEYC. For more information, contact Joel Sanchez or Kasi Cox at (210) 352-7147.
ChildSafe’s 8th Annual Child Abuse Conference
April 26-27
El Tropicano Hotel
110 Lexington Avenue
San Antonio, Texas
The 2012 Multidisciplinary Team Conference on Child Abuse continues the ChildSafe traditions of great speakers and continuing education hours for professionals in our region and across Texas. Continuing education hours will be available for law enforcement, the legal profession, medical professionals, social workers, therapists, and others. Keynote speaker is Dr. Ann Jennings of The Anna Institute. For more information, contact Clarissa Zamora, Education and Outreach Coordinator, at 210-208-5759.
Launching Dreams 2012 Conference
April 30 - May 1
Embasy Suites Conference Center
1001 E. McCarthy Lane
San Marcos, Texas
In order to help Launch the Dreams of children/youth who have lived in the system of foster care, A World For Children is again preparing a dynamic conference to better prepare caregivers and professionals to meet the immediate needs and prepare our youth for the challenging future. Keynote speaker is Dr. Karyn Purvis, director of the Adoption Project from 2003-2006. To register, visit www.awfc.org or for more information, contact (512) 218-4400.
Community in Schools "Commitment to Community Through Education"
Tuesday, May 8th
11:30 am
Grand Hyatt Hotel
600 E Market Street
San Antonio, Texas
Keynote Speaker is Dr. John Folks, Superintendent of Northside ISD. For more information on how you can sponsor a corporate table for this event visit www.cissa.org or call, (210) 520 8440.
Kids Creating for Kids
Thursday, May 10th
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
San Antonio, Texas
Through art and creativity, children from over 20 San Antonio school are able to help raise awareness and needed funds for the care of children who are victims of sexual abuse. The event will be an evening with wonderful children and their artwork, food and drinks, live entertainment, and a special silent auction featuring the kids' unique works of art.
