Independent Living Youth - "Just Do You" Day
Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 10am-2pm
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Florida A& M University is partnering with Big Bend Community Based Care & DISC Village Independent Living Program for a day of training, mentoring and fun activities. The event focuses on encouraging youth to live a positive and productive lifestyle. Community volunteers and staff from DCF, CHS, and Camelot will participate in this event. To get involved or to be a lunch sponsor please contact Erika Williams, Angela Lindsey or Chris Wells at 488-0506.

2009 Spring Services Bazaar - March 20, 2009 - 10am-3pm
Leon Human Services Center - 1000 W. Tharpe St, Tallahassee
This is an opportunity for agencies throughout the Big Bend Community to provide information about their services, referral process and fees.  This event is geared towards professionals that work with children and families.  Agencies are invited to reserve a table at the Bazaar and/or attend and network with others.  To reserve a table or get more information contact Carol Edwards at 850-410-1020, ext.134.

Child Welfare 1st Annual Bake Off for Foster Parent Appreciation
Friday, March 20, 2009 - 11am-1pm
While attending the Services Bazaar, join us in this 1st Annual Bake Off as we raise funds to show foster parents in our community how much they are appreciated.  The event is open to all and tickets are $3.00 each to attend and sample the baked goods.  For Information Contact: Ariel McPherson at 575-6422.

Winds of Change Child Abuse Prevention - Campaign Launch
March 27, 2009 - 9:30am, Mary Brogan Museum of Art, Tallahassee
Join us for this official campaign launch as we prepare for the 2009 Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.  This will be a press event.

Springtime Tallahassee - Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 10am-5pm
Come out and check out off the the awesome booths, vendors and spring time excitement in downtown Tallahassee.  While you are there stop by the Big Bend Community Based Care booth for information on child abuse prevention, foster care and adoption.  Special treats for all the kids!

Children's Week in Florida - March 29-April 4, 2009
Sunday, March 29 - Hanging of Children's Hands in the Florida Capitol
Monday, March 30 - Children's Advocacy Dinner
Tuesday, March 31 - Children's Day at the Capitol featuring the 2nd Annual Kids Only Town Hall Meeting
for information visit: www.childrensweek.org