"Together for Children"

Mission Statement:

We as child advocates, have committed to work with the children, their families and other child advocates  to protect children's rights and needs through education and public awareness. Let El Paso be known as a community that loves, nurtures and puts first their most precious resource-their children.

"Together for Children" Fact Sheet / Background Info

"Together for Children"  is an advocacy effort to promote and celebrate “April as the Month of the Child “ and to provide an annual platform for advocacy. "Together for Children"  is an annual public awareness campaign that informs and educates the children, their families and other child advocates on health, education and safety issues. With their active participation, they create awareness that all children, regardless of ethnic and economic status, have the right and the need for quality health, education and a safe environment for their social, emotional and physical well being throughout their childhood.

 “Together for Children” has three primary goals:

To promote public awareness on the importance of

Ø      quality health,

Ø      child abuse prevention and

Ø      education of children

for the future of our local community, state, and nation.

And to raise funds locally for education, research and advocacy programs to benefit children;

The colors of the campaign materials, such as bows, automobile antenna ribbons, decorated ribbons and parent information pamphlets respectively signifying;

Ø      Blue, the importance of Child Abuse Prevention, and is a reminder that a child is hurting.

Ø      Red, the importance of All Health Issues (proper nutrition, physical activities, quality health care)

Ø      Yellow, the importance of Education (social, emotional and brain development) 

Organized Annual Public Events 

Ø      Early Childhood Conference

Ø      Proclamation April as The Month of the Child

Ø   Distribution of bows, ribbons, and pamphlets by children, families, and advocates to El Paso Police and Fire Departments, El Paso County Sheriff's Department, Public Libraries, legislators and other community supporters.

Ø      Family Childcare Homes and Childcare Centers distribute campaign materials

Ø      Community Event- Together for Children Mini March at El Paso Zoo