T h e 2 4 t h A n n u a l Children's Week March 24 - 29, 2019
5,000 children, parents, advocates, teachers, and community leaders
Hanging of the Hands Sunday, March 24, 2019 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• • • • Thousands of hands collected from Early Learning Centers, schools, and libraries across the state Hands are hung in the Capitol rotunda from Sunday, March 24 through Friday, March 29 Sign up to volunteer at www.childrensweek.org Hanging of Hands Partner: Florida Guardian ad Litem Program
"Voice Your Voice" Luncheon Monday, March 25, 2019 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• • • • Presented by My Jumpstart, LLC (formerly presented by One Voice Impaact Held at Florida State University's University Center Club Will have student ambassadors representing all parts of Florida Collaboration and support from Department of Children and Families, The Office of the Governor, The Children's Trust, and United Way of Florida
Awards Dinner & Reception Monday, March 25, 2019 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• • • • More than 400 partners, advocates, and statewide organizations Recognition of Chiles Advocacy Award winner Healthy Families Florida 25th Anniversary Dinner and Reception Partner: UnitedHealthcare
Children's Capitol for the Day Tuesday, March 26, 2019 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Complimentary Breakfast 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Complimentary Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youth Advocacy Workshop 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Storybook Village 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Teens Town Hall Meeting 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• • • • • Presented by Florida YMCA Youth in Government and Florida Children and Youth Cabinet Interactive discussion on youth-related topics Filmed and broadcast live on The Florida Channel
Press Conference 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• • One Voice IMPAACT is partnering with Children’s Week to present Florida’s Rising Star Award Winner will be recognized at the Children's Week press conference
Award Eligibility Criteria S how Up 1. Must be between the ages of 13 and 23 H elp out 2. Must have experience in serving I mprove their community as a young adult N 3. Young adult who is making an etwork impact in their community and inspiring others to SHINE E mpower 4. A letter of reference must be submitted by person nominating stating what makes nominee SHINE
Nominations open: January 1, 2019 Nominations close: February 22, 2019 Submit the nomination form at OneVoiceImpaact.com/FloridasRisingStar
www.ChildrensWeek.org liz@childrensweek.org
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