The Aitkin County Council has two goals: (1) increasing the public’s awareness of child abuse and neglect, and (2) promoting healthy family relationships.

Education and awareness efforts included:
Blue ribbon campaign; CAPC Facebook page with postings of educational flyers/posters; and April Child Abuse Prevention Month promotional efforts of lawn signs, displays in community libraries, and news articles.

Promoting healthy family relationships involved:
Brochures/posters to local agencies, schools, and libraries regarding child abuse prevention; funding for park activity boxes in Aitkin, Tamarack, and Hill City; and funding of family engagement projects presented by area schools, organizations, local communities, and businesses.

The Aitkin County Child Abuse Council plans to use funds from the 2024 Radiothon to continue efforts just like these. The year’s activities will be centered on promoting the Council’s new a new theme called “Build a Community for Kids: Healthy Kids, Happy Families.”