NewsCenter Daily Update

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

• The county is observing Child Abuse Prevention Month in April with the theme “Our Future Matters – Stronger Families, Thriving Community.”
• We're highlighting protective factors to help reduce family stress, trauma and adversity, along with tips and strategies for parents and caregivers.
• Spread awareness and learn ways to get involved in supporting child abuse prevention.

3 Things to Know Today

1. Detectives Investigate Inmate’s Death at the Adult Detention Center

2. Mount Vernon Rec Center Hiring Instructors for New Programs

3. Vacuum Leaf Collection Customer Service Survey Open Through April 30

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• NewsCenter Podcast: Lights Out for Birds, Textile Recycling Pilot Program, Switch Together and Solarize Virginia
• Emergency Management Webinar Tonight: Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
• Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Festival Call for Artists Deadline April 6
• April Foster Family News Available for Current and Potential Foster and Adoptive Parents
• Create Bookmarks Using Upcycled Materials at City of Fairfax Regional Library Saturday
• Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at Kings Park Library Saturday for a Crafty Early Earth Day Celebration

Featured Social Media Post

We offer multiple resources to help support the success of children with autism, learning challenges and other special needs.

Resources include therapeutic recreation services, sensory rooms and support groups

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