Family Service Association’s Alvord Child Development Center’s family, the Settles, are participating in this year’s effort to raise awareness about resources to strengthen families. Valley News/JD Juarez Photography photo
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors recognized April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Tuesday, March 30, emphasizing the role that strong community partnerships play in preventing abuse and neglect before it starts.“Child maltreatment can negatively impact the health and well-being of victims throughout their lives,” Karen Spiegel, board chair and District 2 supervisor, said. “We are a better community and a more compassionate society when we value and protect the well-being of our children. Communities must make every effort to promote programs and activities that create strong and thriving children and families.”In the last fiscal year, Riverside County caseworkers responded to 51,500 reports of child abuse and neglect. More than 3 mill
