Blue Ribbon Resource Fair educates about child abuse prevention

Sparta Civic Center hosted an annual Blue Ribbon Resource Fair, on April 16, sponsored by White County Health Department and The Stephens Center.

Hosted in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the event saw a larger turnout than last year’s event, with around a dozen tables set. BonDeCroft Head Start, City of Sparta Police, United Healthcare, White County Public Library, and more all came out to show their support for the event.

As the event began, Mayor Jerry Lowery and County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson also arrived to sign the proclamation for the event and also in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The health department and The Stephens Center sponsors stood alongside the two as they signed off on the proclamation.

The event had a significant turnout, and most that were present last year said that it was better this time.

The Stephens Center, one of the main sponsors for the event, is all about family growth and the safety and enrichment of the children. They host an array of classes, programs, and events that help teach both the parents and children, whether it be a parent support group that helps educate ways to better handle an unruly child or home visitations to better assist on a personal level. The center believes events like the Blue Ribbon Resource Fair are a perfect example of the ways The Stephen Center reaches out to communities to educate and assist.

White County Health Department was excited by all the support shown for the event, and they hope to continue the trend by hosting the event again in the future.