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Have you helped a needy children today!,

if not it is never too late, because you can always help and support an abused and needy children anytime by becoming a volunteer.

All of you can make a huge difference just by donating your time.

I have been always interested in helping others and specially children.

It is always a pleasure to hear that someone is interested in helping others. I will like to encourage you to help children because they really need us.

Statistics: According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services there are currently 2,700 Kern County children out of home placement. This includes group homes, Foster Family Agencies and Foster Care.

B. Importance of the problem:

children are a precious gift and the future of the world and it is really sad to know that out of …

c. Reports: more than 200,000 children living in Kern County, 19% of them were abused and neglected in 2005 and 2006. Fortunately, in 2007 and in this present year the percentage is decreasing.

d. Who is affected by the problem?

Children have been abused and neglected because of Poverty or unemployment, Low self-esteem, Alcohol or drug abuse. The most common abused and neglected children are from birth to 3 years old.

e. Give examples, stories, and illustrations about this problem:

Kern county abused children had the highest percentage in California.

f. Consequences of inaction: If child abuse is not reported these children are more likely to have disabilities such as: mental retardation, behavioral problems, emotional disturbances, visual impairment, learning and physical disabilities.

b. Present a plan of action:

You have the power to create positive change in your community by stopping the abuse and neglect that occurs in your own neighborhood. If you suspect child abuse or neglect is occurring, please report it to the police. The longer the abuse continues the more damage it will ultimately cause the child.

1. How can begin this solution:

The way I donate my time to help raise money for these children is by hula dancing. The name of my troop is The Jamm’n Island Girls. Today our troop dances at least two events a month to support families by ensuring parents have the knowledge, skills and resources they need for an effective way to protect children from risk of child abuse and neglect.

2. Who can help:

3. When/Where/Why/How: (2 and 3)

We have danced to bring awareness for these children and families throughout Kern County. We have participated in the Buddy Walk for Downs Syndrome Children, H.E.A.R.T.S Connection for medical fragile children, The Department of Human Services, East Bakersfield Collaborative, and Boys and Girls Club. Anyone can help and we can work together to make sure our needy children receive the same opportunities as others. You can help by joining an organization such us the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Elk, or faith-based organizations that have food and clothing drives, toys, and school supplies. All these items are needed and are very appreciated

Conclusion:

Together we can help improve our communities and outcomes for our most precious gifts our children.

If you would like to get more information and become a volunteer

our would like to see us performe.

Hope to see you there and remember that …

We are “People Helping People” and ~Together We Can~make a difference.