Week of the Young Child
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Learn some tips for practicing coping strategies and …
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World Autism Awareness Day
Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For more information including the signs, definition, and resources, visit https://www.autismspeaks.org/
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Day of Silence
Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. …
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National Volunteer Week
Beginning in 1974, National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism and volunteering. Celebrate our LUK volunteers and their contributions during National Volunteer Week! …
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Earth Day
First held in April 1970, Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Read about 10 simple things you can do to protect our planet here: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Help prevent and reduce medication misuse and opioid addiction by properly disposing of any unneeded medications at home. To find a collection site where medications can be dropped off for …
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National Foster Care Awareness Month
Each May, we take time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster …
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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Children's Mental Health Awareness Month! During this month we acknowledge the importance of caring for every child's mental health and that mental health is essential to a child's …
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National Prevention Week
National Prevention Week is a week for public education showcasing the work of communities and organizations across the country dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of substance misuse prevention …