Brigid Collins

Brigid Collins supports the healthy development of all families in our community.	Stewards of Children/Darkness to Light Trainings Offered through Brigid Collins To schedule a training contact Dana at 360-734-4616 or dbrowne@brigidcollins.org. Click here to find out more. A compelling article by Teresa Huizar, National Children's Alliance Executive Director http://www.huffingtonpost.org Suspected Child Abuse: Mandated Reporting or Moral Obligation? I hope this outrage and anguish is a result of society reaching a point in which we expect the same courage of adults to report suspected child abuse, as we expect of victims in coming forward with disclosures… Local Organizations Avoid a "Penn State" Leaders in Whatcom and Skagit County have taken action ... Read more... Safety Project Update Read more... Advisory Boards - A Winning Combination of Experience and Perspective Read more... Brigid Collins takes action after Penn State The recent debacle of Penn State's handling of allegations of sexual misconduct within their football department is a tragedy regarding the young children who could... Read more... 3 Easy Ways to Protect Children According to the nationally recognized Darkness to Light/Stewards of Children experts, adults can prevent abuse and protect the children around them. Here’s how....Read more... Just Released! Annual Report Spotlights Amazing Projects and People in Our Community Serving our community for over 20 years, Brigid Collins' purpose has never changed. We exist to keep kids in our community safe and healthy...Read more... Benji's Story ...Read more... Youth in Service: Miss Whatcom Addresses Children's Health Issues Crowned 2011 Miss Whatcom, Jordan Donahue, age 20, not only won the scholarship pageant, she demonstrated her commitment to community service...Read more... Skagit Children's Advocacy Center Awarded $30,000 from National...Read more... On National Philanthropy Day, the Whatcom Community Foundation was honored as this year’s outstanding philanthropic organization in the state of Washington. Click this link to hear Byron Manering, Brigid Collins Executive Director, speaking about WCF. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0zUJf-_Cx4 The foundation supports many local projects and non-profits, including Brigid Collins. Whatcom County Executive, Pete Kremen, Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. To view Kremen's public service announcement, click here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_svxpdEuIQ Read more... Skagit County Prosecutors Office Chosen for Community Achievement Award The Skagit County Prosecutors Office was chosen in January as recipient of Brigid Collins Community Achievement Award...Read more... Prevention is Protection Campaign We can protect the children in our community from harm by providing support services...Read more... Darkness to Light A few spots still available in April...Read more... Brigid Collins Supporters Care for Children Looking back on the past year, we are once again struck by the phenomenal generosity and commitment of our supporters. Through the support...Read more... Children in Foster Care Impacted by Recent 6.28% State Budget Cuts After several years of state budget reductions, each one becomes more difficult for families, businesses and agencies to absorb...Read more... Brigid Collins Wins in Pepsi Refresh Contest A big thank you to everyone who helped vote for us last month! The Local Pepsi Refresh Project granted Brigid Collins $1,500 to support our new Stewards of Children..Read more... Three Cheers for Friends of Brigid Collins “Supporting Brigid Collins for over ten years has given us a wonderful opportunity to be part of an excellent cause within our community,” explain Joe & Liliana Deck...Read more... Investing in Children Campaign St. Luke’s Foundation has set up a one-time challenge grant to benefit the Whatcom County Children’s Advocacy Center Child Abuse Medical Evaluation Program Read more... Executive Director sponsored to Attend National Leadership Conference Leaders in the child abuse prevention and treatment field across the nation were invited to attend Read more... Over 480 Therapy Sessions Raised for Child Victims At this year’s Annual Benefit Auction a stunning 480 sessions of therapy for child victims of sexual abuse were donated by those who attended. Read more... Great News for Washington’s Children Govenor Gregoire signed into legislation this session the language that recognizes Children’s Advocacy Centers’ as best practice for serving child victims of abuse. Read more... Lummi Business Council, a Brigid Collins' sponsor, contributed $1,000 to support community programs. To see a full list of Brigid Collins' supporters click here. ChildStar! Launches New Site ChildStar! is a way that individuals and organizations can declare their personal commitment... Go to http://www.child-star.org to find out more.
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