The Andre’ Bosse Center, our community partners and volunteers work diligently throughout the year to ensure that all children in our area are safe and secure. The following are a few of the ways that the Andre’ Bosse Centers are educate the community on how they can make a difference in the life of a child.
Child Abuse Prevention Month - During the month of April 2006, the Andre’ Bosse Centers distributed 28,000 blue lapel ribbons to individuals throughout Oceana, Newaygo and Mason County. The ribbons served to increase child abuse awareness and remind us that we all play a role in keeping children in our community safe. Newspaper articles, pre-recorded radio spots and on-air radio interviews were conducted on the warning signs of child abuse and how to report suspected child abuse.
Radio Public Service Announcement - After receiving positive feedback from listeners regarding April’s child abuse radio spots, the owner of WMOM asked the Andre’ Bosse Centers to write and record monthly spots focusing on issues that are important to families. Other area radio channels have started to air the spots as well. In addtion to child abuse 2006 PSA topics included: bullying, gun safety, summer safety tips, truency, school bus safety….
Speakers Bureau - Representatives from the Andre’ Bosse Centers often speak to community groups on several topics relating to the field of child welfare, especially on child abuse advocacy, prevention, intervention and treatment. We welcome the opportunity to speak with your group.