http://www.childhelp.org/ en Copyright 2010 2010-08-11T17:19:46+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/governor-signed-resolution-to-end-child-abuse-unveiled/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/governor-signed-resolution-to-end-child-abuse-unveiled/ On Friday, August 6, 2010, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and Childhelp unveiled a resolution that brought together all 50 United States Governors to stand against child abuse and resolve to eradicate it. Arizona, Atlanta, California, Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio , San Diego Area, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, North Carolina, Ohio , Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, DC 2010-08-11T16:19:46+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/congratulations-to-the-first-graduates-of-the-childhelp-mentor-and-tut/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/congratulations-to-the-first-graduates-of-the-childhelp-mentor-and-tut/ Hats were thrown into the air, already filled thick with confetti and streamers, as students of the Class of 2010 at a Virginia high school yelled and shouted their excitement. Among them were four students from the Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia Mentor and Tutor Program’s first graduating classe} Virginia, Virginia, Lake of the Woods Auxiliary 2010-07-28T16:40:48+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/mandatory-reporting/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/mandatory-reporting/ I remember the first time I had to make a report. I was only in my first semester of college and working at an after-school program. Arizona, Atlanta, California, Colorado, DC Area, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio , San Diego Area, Virginia, Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio , Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, DC 2010-07-09T21:51:36+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/nascar-driver-paul-harraka-unveils-childhelp-helmet/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/nascar-driver-paul-harraka-unveils-childhelp-helmet/ His helmet for this racing season was designed by Childhelp children... 2010-04-19T22:16:55+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/welcome-to-the-new-childhelp.org/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/welcome-to-the-new-childhelp.org/ Childhelp launched brand new web site 2010-04-07T20:11:32+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-national-day-of-hope-luncheon/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-national-day-of-hope-luncheon/ History of Child Abuse Prevention Month and upcoming events DC Area 2010-04-01T19:40:28+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/detroit-pistons-feed-100000-michigan-resident/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/detroit-pistons-feed-100000-michigan-resident/ Lots of good things going on with Childhelp at our Michigan office. Just recently, the Detroit Pistons did a large fundraiser with some of the proceeds benefitting Childhelp Michigan. Michigan 2010-03-26T19:41:23+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/loss-of-cps-workers-hurts-kids/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/loss-of-cps-workers-hurts-kids/ Childhelp Executive Director John Reid responded today in a letter to the Arizona Republic regarding the state laying off CPS workers. Arizona 2010-03-17T19:48:26+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-wings-chapter-begins-in-malibu/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-wings-chapter-begins-in-malibu/ Childhelp Wings is a mother/daughter group whose goal is to expose young ladies to a variety of service opportunities and to foster a desire to continue to provide service within their communities as adults. California 2010-03-12T19:49:31+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/more-on-economy-and-child-abuse/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/more-on-economy-and-child-abuse/ Continuing on our posts about the links between the downturn in the economy and the rise in child abuse, Childhelp Executive Director John Reid was quoted this Sunday in the Boston Herald about this issue. DC Area 2010-03-09T19:50:35+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/healing-the-hearts-of-children/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/healing-the-hearts-of-children/ It was more than a luncheon and more than a fashion show. It was a fund-raiser that raised nearly $45,000 to support programs for abused children in the greater Washington, D.C., area. DC Area 2010-03-04T22:08:47+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelps-make-a-difference-dinner-to-honor-virginia-volunteers/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelps-make-a-difference-dinner-to-honor-virginia-volunteers/ On February 1st, Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia Volunteer Program will be holding its 3rd annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner called the “Making a Difference” Dinnde} DC Area, Virginia 2010-01-27T13:00:06+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/2010-drive-the-dream-gala-a-major-success/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/2010-drive-the-dream-gala-a-major-success/ The annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala celebrated the entertainers and extraordinary individuals that make a daily impact in our lives through their words, performances and actions this past Saturday with the theme of “Heroes, Stars and Idolse} Arizona 2010-01-27T12:53:46+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/sema-and-wd-40-auction-camaro-for-childhelp/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/sema-and-wd-40-auction-camaro-for-childhelp/ The WD-40 company and SEMA Cares partnered to build a one-of-a-kind, completely custom 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Arizona 2010-01-27T12:32:45+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/sixth-annual-drive-the-dream-gala-to-feature-four-american-idols/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/sixth-annual-drive-the-dream-gala-to-feature-four-american-idols/ The annual Childhelp Drive the Dream Gala is celebrating the entertainers and extraordinary individuals that make a daily impact in our lives through their words, performances and actions. Arizona 2010-01-12T13:03:26+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/border-patrol-delivers-gifts/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/border-patrol-delivers-gifts/ Last week U.S Border Patrol Agents from Ajo, Arizona delivered over 100 wrapped gifts to the Childhelp Children's Center of Arizona. Arizona 2009-12-28T13:39:38+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/sema-auctioning-a-custom-ford-f-150-for-charity/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/sema-auctioning-a-custom-ford-f-150-for-charity/ Just in time for the holidays, the Specialty Equipment Market Association is auctioning a Ford F-150 SuperCrew 4x4 on eBay to benefit its SEMA Cares charities, Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp. 2009-12-04T13:43:52+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/laws.com-article-on-childhelp/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/laws.com-article-on-childhelp/ Check out the Childhelp profile at legal website Laws.com 2009-11-16T13:47:57+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-founders-lifetime-movie/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-founders-lifetime-movie/ Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 29th "For the Love of a Child," the story of Childhelp's founders, will be airing on the Lifetime Movie Network. 2009-10-28T13:49:46+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/media-50th-anniversary-news-event-blog-press-room-media-inquiries-story-ide/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/media-50th-anniversary-news-event-blog-press-room-media-inquiries-story-ide/ Read Paulie's blog at nascar.com where he talks about his visit to the Childhelp Village located in Virginia. 2009-08-25T13:53:12+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-on-facebook/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-on-facebook/ Just a reminder to everyone that Childhelp is on Facebook! Just click on the Facebook icon on the bottom of the web page to be taken to the official Childhelp page. 2009-08-21T13:56:21+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/isagenix-video-of-the-childhelp-village/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/isagenix-video-of-the-childhelp-village/ Watch the Isagenix video shot at Childhelp Village. 2009-08-12T13:59:35+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-founders-letter-to-editor/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-founders-letter-to-editor/ Cultural clash not an excuse for child abuse 2009-07-28T14:05:27+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-in-the-news/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-in-the-news/ Lots of media coverage the last few days from a horrible local case of abuse. Childhelp treated the young victim at one of its childrens' centers. Here is a local story about what children can expect when taken to one of our facilities. 2009-07-27T15:20:24+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/governors-unite-and-sign-resolution-against-child-abuse/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/governors-unite-and-sign-resolution-against-child-abuse/ The Childhelp bus was in Biloxi, Mississippi this last weekend and Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, along with Childhelp National Board Members Val and Kathy Halamandaris, were seeknig support from Governors. With the help of Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, 22 Governors signed a resolution to unite against child abuse. The remaining signatures will be added to the resolution as the bus moves from state to state. 2009-07-21T16:12:44+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/arizona-ihops-donate-24000-to-childhelp/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/arizona-ihops-donate-24000-to-childhelp/ To coincide with National Child Abuse Prevention Month, IHOP restaurants across Arizona collected donations on behalf of Childhelp during two weeks of April. IHOP guests had the opportunity to purchase $2.00 pledge cards to support Childhelp. In return, donors were given coupons for $2.00 off their next meal at IHOP. All funds raised by IHOP go to Childhelp’s Arizona programs to help local children and their families} Arizona 2009-07-07T16:28:40+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelps-2nd-annual-kids-on-course-golf-tournament/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelps-2nd-annual-kids-on-course-golf-tournament/ For all of you in the DC area who love to golf or know someone who does...this is THE golf tournment for you to attend! Play some golf while raising money for abused and neglected children. DC Area 2009-06-29T16:30:35+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-on-oreilly-factor/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-on-oreilly-factor/ Last night, FOXNews anchor and Childhelp Celebrity Ambassador Megyn Kelly was on The O'Reilly Factor and played video from Childhelp's Capitol CAREaoke event last week. 2009-06-12T16:35:26+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-capitol-careaoke-media/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-capitol-careaoke-media/ Just got back to Phoenix from Childhelp's annual Capitol CAREaoke fundraiser in Washington, DC. It is a really great event and features media personalities and lawmakers...singing karaoke. What's not to love? Arizona 2009-06-05T19:00:45+00:00 http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-good-touch-bad-touch-in-the-news/ http://www.childhelp.org/blog/entry/childhelp-good-touch-bad-touch-in-the-news/ There is a story today in the AZ Republic about how Childhelp's Good Touch/Bad Touch program recently helped police catch a abuser. Arizona 2009-05-29T19:21:30+00:00