Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center

04/10/2026

💙 Big week ahead for supporting local children 💙

We have TWO amazing ways for you to get involved and make a real impact:

🌀 This Sunday (April 12)
Join us for our Zumba for Child Abuse Prevention at Crunch Fitness
9:30–10:45 AM

This is a donation-based event (suggested $20), so come move your body and give what you can 💃
Wear blue, bring your energy, and let’s dance for a cause!
No membership needed — just show up and join us!

✨ Then next week: April 15–16
The 24-hour Giving Challenge kicks off!
From noon to noon, every donation helps us go even further and with matching opportunities, your impact can be doubled 👏

💡 If you’ve been wanting to give, THIS is the time.

Whether you dance, donate, or do both… you are helping protect and advocate for children in our community 💙

Let’s show up BIG for them.

04/09/2026

What an incredible day 💗👟

Thank you to everyone who showed up, walked with purpose, and stood with us to protect childhood. Seeing our community come together like this is something truly special 🫶

And the impact didn’t stop at the walk. We were proud to stay, connect, and continue the conversation at the event booths - sharing resources, support, and hope with our community 💗

Every step. Every conversation. It all matters.

04/09/2026

04/08/2026

We’re walking TODAY and it starts soon 💗👟

When: Registration opens at 2:30 PM
- Walk starts at 3:30 PM
Where: Manatee Children’s Services

Grab your shoes and come join us. Every step helps protect childhood and support kids in our community 🫶✨

04/07/2026

The 2026 Giving Challenge presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County is almost here!

We have a powerful opportunity. Donations made in the first 24 hours will be MATCHED by The Patterson Foundation!!!

That means your gift can now go twice as far.

We’re asking supporters to pledge ahead of time so we can submit early and maximize the match.

Ready to double your impact?

Message us to pledge 💛

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

Small actions can make a big difference for kids in our community.

By sharing information, having conversations, and showing up for one another, we can help create safer spaces for children to grow and thrive.

Here are a few simple ways to get involved -

Share educational content
Teach body safety and consent
Join awareness efforts in your community
Support policies that protect children

Together, we can build a community where every child feels safe and supported. 🫶🏼

04/05/2026

Spring is in the air, and so is hope 💙🌼
This Easter season, we’re reminded that even the smallest acts of care can help something beautiful grow.

At Manatee Children’s Services, every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and seen. Thank you for being part of a community that makes that possible.

🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at MCS!

04/03/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we have an incredible lineup of events planned to raise awareness, support children and families, and bring our community together.

We invite you to be part of this important month by joining us at one or more of our upcoming events. Your support helps make a lasting difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Take a look at what’s coming up and mark your calendars. We can’t wait to see you there!

04/02/2026

Look at all that blue 💙🌪️

Yesterday’s pinwheel planting was such a beautiful (and meaningful!) success. Each one represents hope, awareness, and a brighter future for children in our community.

But we’re not done yet… 👀
We’re planting again today...any guesses where we’ll pop up next?

If you spot our pinwheels or visit one of our displays, snap a pic and tag us because we’d love to see your photos! 📸💙

04/01/2026

April is full of opportunities to show up, get involved, and make a difference 💙

Here’s what’s coming up this month with Manatee Children’s Services:

• April 1 – Pinwheel Planting Day (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
• April 8 – Lauren’s Walk (Check-in 2:30 PM | Walk 3:30–5:30 PM)
• April 12 – CAP Zumbathon @ Crunch Fitness (9:30–10:45 AM)
• April 15 – Pizza with a Purpose @ Mellow Mushroom Sarasota (6:00–8:00 PM)
• April 20 – National Victims’ Rights Ceremony (10:00AM-12:00PM)
• April 25 – Yoga for Hope (10:00-11:30AM)

Every event supports our mission to protect, advocate for, and empower children in our community.

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