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Charleston Believes April 18, 2009 On Saturday, April 18th The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center hosted “Charleston Believes” on Marion Square Children enjoyed hands-on butterfly art projects, face painting, and a bubble machine. The Charleston Police Department was there to fingerprint children. DNLCC and its community partners provided information for adults on how to keep children safe. John Garland Nesbitt, 1st grade, won DNLCC's Butterfly Billboard Contest!

Reading "Children Can't Protect Themselves... It's Your Job." Lea
"Los Niños No Pueden Proteger A Si Mismo...La Responsabilidad Es Suya"

Arranging for child abuse prevention training for your staff or volunteers who work with children.

Asking your employer to put up an "I believe..." poster and to include the logo in their advertising for the month of April.

Asking businesses and restaurants that you frequent to put up an "I believe..." poster.

Asking your church, synagogue or place of worship to put up an "I believe..." poster and to include the logo in their newsletters or bulletins during April.

Volunteering your time.

Donating to DNLCC or the Next Child Fund.

We're not talking about the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny or Santa Claus. DNLCC is asking "Do you believe...Child Abuse is a Grown-Up Problem?" through its annual child abuse awareness campaign running throughout April. DNLCC wants all Charleston adults to answer "YES." The "I believe...' campaign focuses on
the belief that child abuse is a grown-up problem, and as adults, we are the key element
to successful prevention and treatment.

DNLCC believes the more you know, the better prepared you'll be to protect children in your community. Become part of the solution by getting involved today. Educate yourself by reading the information on this website, participating in the 'I believe...' events in April, and reading our booklet Children Can't Protect Themselves, It's Your Job.

On Saturday, April 18th join DNLCC for some FREE family fun at "Charleston Believes" on Marion Square from 8am to noon. Children will enjoy hands-on butterfly art projects, face painting, and bubbles. Children, 5K through 5th grade, may color an art entry form for The Butterfly Billboard Contest for a chance to win their artwork on our billboard on I-26. The Charleston Police Department will provide fire safety tips and tours of a fire truck. DNLCC and its community partners will provide information for adults on how to keep children safe. And most of all, we'll have some FUN!

The 2009 Butterfly Billboard Coloring Contest!

Download the PDF NOW or come to DNLCC's "Charleston Believes" event on Marion Square to enter! You may also enter on 95sx.com! Don't forget to read our Art Contest Rules and Consent .

The I believe Campaign is possible through the generous support of: