Advocacy Network for Children will be participating in the Hands Around the Courthouse event in Macomb. The event will take place on Friday, April 24th, at noon on the south steps at the McDonough County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, in Macomb.
Local agencies, including WIRC counselors and advocates, Department of Children and Family Services, along with agency staff, will be present. This is a public event and all community members are encouraged to attend.
Since opening its doors over 35 years ago, Advocacy Network for Children has advocated for thousands of abused and neglected children in Adams, Brown, Cass, Hancock, Mason, McDonough, Menard, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler, and Scott County. Protecting and upholding the rights of children when wrongs have been committed against them is the heart of its mission.
Child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic, and cultural lines, within all religions and at all levels of education. Together, we can show our commitment to protecting children and strengthening families in our community. Additionally, our agency will be raising awareness with students by hosting a pinwheel coloring contest for participating Hancock County schools.
For more information, please call Susan Tode (CAC Coordinator) at 217-617-5347.