Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch and the Bulloch County Commission on Human Services are partnering for the 2024 Picnic for Prevention and Resource Fair.  The event is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Luetta Moore Park.  

“The Picnic for Prevention and Resource Fair will kick off this year’s activities for Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is recognized annually in the month of April.” said Lora Cooper, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch.  “The event is designed to offer families an opportunity to come out to a great park, have a picnic with their family, enjoy music and activities and learn about resources that are available to assist them.”

Cooper said Prevent Child Abuse is partnering with the Bulloch County Commission on Human Services “to leverage resources that support the work of both agencies in ensuring that children and families have the resources and support to reach their full potential and thrive.

The event will include vendors from public health, education, adoption and social services. There will be a live remote with Eagle 94.9 sponsored by Bulloch Alcohol and Drug Council and grilled hot dogs for everyone courtesy of the Bulloch County Sherriff’s Department and sides provided by event vendors.

“Holding the event with Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch is a true reflection of community collaboration – a community win,” said Catherine Hendrix, director of the Bulloch County Commission on Human Services. “We have over 35 community vendors that will be participating the day of the event. In addition to the networking and fellowship opportunities with families, participants will receive a Resource Fair Booklet that contains the names of vendors, contact information and a summary of services offered.”

Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch has been serving the community since 1999 and is a local council of Prevent Child Abuse Georgia.  The organization provides and promotes programs and resources informed by science that enable children, families, caregivers and the entire Bulloch County community to thrive.  

For more information on the Picnic for Prevention and Resource Fair or on ways to support the work of PCAB or BCHS, contact Cooper at the Outreach Center office at (912) 489-8547 or by email at ed@pcabulloch.org or contact Hendrix at (912) 764-6179 or by email at chendrix.bchs@gmail.com