Franklin County Family Focus

04/11/2026

🎬 Movie Night Success for Child Abuse Prevention Month! 💙

Families came together for a fun and meaningful evening—enjoying popcorn, receiving helpful resources, and picking up some swag! 🍿✨

Huge thank you to the team at Windsor Theater and our amazing coalition members for helping make this event possible. We appreciate your support in strengthening our community! 💙

04/10/2026

Wear blue today! 💙

Wear Blue Day has arrived! 💙

Show us your blue in support of Child Abuse Awareness Month. Share your photos in the comments below — we would love to see how you’re raising awareness in your community.

04/09/2026

We’re proud to say that Andrea serves on our coalition! 💙

Andrea DeGroote and Rachel Connor with Crisis Intervention Service just stopped by OnTheGoMedia to talk about the importance of supporting survivors of sexual assault throughout the year and during the month of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

According to DeGroote, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time for communities to stand with survivors and commit to change.

“Many survivors struggle to speak out due to fear or stigma, but support and understanding can make a powerful difference in their healing,” she said. “Raising awareness helps break the silence around sexual violence, challenges harmful myths and promotes education about consent and respect. It also connects survivors to resources and reminds them they are not alone.”

DeGroote said supporting survivors starts with believing them. A number of area businesses are participating in their monthlong community awareness project by hanging teal ribbons and displaying teal merchandise in their windows.

Pictured below: Andrea DeGroote with CIS and Kolette Janssen with OnTheGoMedia on Thursday, April 9. Photo by Jennifer Burnham.

04/09/2026

Wear Blue Friday💙

Tomorrow is Wear Blue Day 💙

A perfect opportunity to show your support—not just by wearing blue, but by taking action.

When we invest in families early and often, children grow up safe, supported, and full of possibility.

Support a shift to prevention first for families by donating to PCA America today.

https://preventchildabuse.org/donate/

💙 Wear blue
📸 Share your photo & tag us
💙 And take it one step further—give to support prevention

04/08/2026

🎬 ¡Noche de Película por una Causa! 💙
¡Prepárate para una noche de cine y comunidad! Nos reuniremos el 10 de abril para crear conciencia sobre el Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil. Es una oportunidad para unirnos, disfrutar de una gran película y apoyar el bienestar de los niños en nuestra comunidad.

📅 Los detalles:

Cuándo: 10 de abril

Apertura de puertas: 6:30 PM (¡Ven por tu asiento y disfruta de palomitas gratis!)

Inicio de la película: 7:00 PM

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores-
Franklin County Family Focus y Community Partnerships for Protecting Children

04/07/2026

Wear Teal to show your support tomorrow!🤍

2 day reminder!!!

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Franklin County Courthouse shines blue to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙

04/01/2026

This month, the Board of Supervisors and City Council signed a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month. 💙

Together, we can help keep children safe, supported, and free from abuse.

03/30/2026

🎨💙 Coloring for a Cause: Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙🎨

Join us for a community Coloring Contest to help raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Together, we can spread positivity, support, and hope through creativity 💙

DUE BY APRIL 20, 2026

We have 4 age divisions:

🌼 Tiny Creators: Ages 2–6
🌈 Rising Artists: Ages 7–10
🎨 Creative Crew: Ages 11–15
✨ Masterpiece Makers: Ages 16–102

You can grab a coloring sheet at our FREE Movie Night on April 10th 🎬🍿 OR print one from home!

🖍️ Turn in your completed artwork at any of these locations:
📍 La Luz Centro Cultural
📍 Franklin County Extension (breezeway is open!)
📍 North Side Elementary School
📍 Southside Elementary School

Let’s come together as a community to raise awareness and show that every child matters 💙

03/27/2026

🎬 Movie Night for a Cause! 💙
Get ready for a night of cinema and community! We are gathering on April 10th to shine a light on Child Abuse Prevention Month. It’s an evening to come together, enjoy a great film, and support the well-being of the children in our community.

📅 The Details:

When: April 10th

Doors Open: 6:30 PM (Come grab your seat and some free popcorn!)

Movie Starts: 7:00 PM

03/18/2026

Community Movie Night for Child Abuse Prevention Month 🌟

Join us for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie as we come together to support Child Abuse Prevention Month💙

🍿 FREE popcorn for the first 200 guests (first come, first served)!

We will also have an information table with resources for all—providing helpful materials, support services, and ways our community can help protect and support children and families.