Thank you for attending our 7th Annual “Tackle Child Abuse” dinner and auction! And thanks to your generous donations that evening, we raised over $450,000 for the children and families that Childhaven serve. We are overwhelmed by this number as we know how challenging these times are for everyone. When all the contributions come in, we will surpass last year’s total, which is a great testimony to all of you that even during these times, you have opened up your hearts to help children who have been abused or neglected! We here at Childhaven and our Board of Trustees are humbled by your generosity.
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2009 Events – Celebrating Childhaven’s Centennial
Childhaven's Centennial
Childhaven was founded in 1909 as the Seattle Day Nursery and, for almost 100 years, the care of children has been a singular focus. In the mid-1970's, after having operated as a traditional child care center for decades, the agency leadership recognized a grave need: a lack of services for very young victims of abuse and neglect. In 1977 - two years before the state of Washington mandated the reporting of child abuse - we initiated the nation's first therapeutically-based child care program for these vulnerable children. Supported by research that shows brain development is at its most critical between birth and five years of age, our work has met with resounding success.
22nd Annual Shamrock Box Lunch for Greater Seattle – Tuesday, March 17, 2009
For the last 21 years, local businesses and Seattle residents enjoy St. Patrick’s Day themed lunches and learn about Childhaven while helping us raise funds for the children and families we serve. Seattle area businesses and organizations can order delicious, fresh box lunches and they will be delivered to their locations on St. Patrick’s Day! Also we will engage our box lunch patrons in a new and creative way this year! Watch this space for updates on how you can place your order!
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Childhaven Centennial Celebration Luncheon – Thursday, April 23, 2009 Washington State Convention and Trade Center – 11:30am to 1:30pm
To kick off our centennial year celebration we have decided to combine the All aBout Children Luncheon and the Business of
Children Breakfast into a larger Childhaven Centennial Celebration Luncheon! We are please to announce that author and
actress, Meg Tilly will be the keynote speaker. Her debut novel Singing Songs has been described as a “profound statement
about the secrets families keep from the rest of the world, as Anna, the resilient young narrator, journeys through childhood,
trapped in a fragmented family caught in a cycle of abuse, denial, and neglect.” Tilly is also known for her work as a film
actress. Some of her better known films include The Big Chill and Agnes of God, for which she won a Golden Globe Award and
was nominated for an Oscar. Click here for more information.
11th Annual Butterfly Tea and Fashion Show – Sunday, May 17, 2009 Arctic Club Hotel – 11:30am to 3:00pm
Please join Childhaven for the 11th Annual 2009 Butterfly Tea & Fashion Show. This is a magical and memorable event for you and your children! Parents and children will enjoy a delightful high tea in the newly renovated historic Arctic Club Hotel in downtown Seattle. The afternoon will include exciting entertainment as well as a fashion show hosted by Georgia Blu! Click here for more information.
8th Annual ‘Tackle Child Abuse’ Dinner & Auction with the Seattle Seahawks
Date to be confirmed – October or November 2009
We look forward to another great and fantastic dinner and auction with the Seattle Seahawks! Click here for more information.
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Why a Blue Ribbon for April, Child Abuse Prevention Month? Visit Prevent Child Abuse here.
To report a suspected case of abuse or neglect, in either a child or adult, call the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) toll-free hotline at 1-866-END-HARM (1-866-363-4276).
To learn about the signs of child abuse or neglect visit the Child Welfare Information Gateway here.
For more information about child abuse or neglect please visit related links.
If a child or an adult is in immediate harm call the police at 911.
