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Family Kite Festival Aimed At Promoting Child Abuse Prevention
Tuesday Mar 16th
http://www.fortbendnow.com/2010/03/16/44559
The second annual Family Kite Festival, an event promoting child abuse prevention in Fort bend County, is scheduled from 1-4 p.m. April 18 at Seabourne Creek Park in Rosenberg, located one-half mile west of U.S. 59 on Highway 36.

There will be a simultaneous launch of 479 kites to represent child abuse victims in Fort Bend, in addition to free activities including parachute kite races, child abuse prevention education, children's activities, motorcycle display and kite exhibition.  Free kites will be given to the first 400 attendees.

The event is a partnership of the Fort Bend County Child Welfare Board, DFPS Child Protective Services, Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Depelchin Children's Center, Bikers Against Child Abuse, Fort Bend Rainbow Room, Oak Bend Medical Center, Exchange Club and South Houston Area Recreational Kiters.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.  To learn more about the event and child abuse prevention, visit www.fortbendchildren.org.

Source: Fort Bend Now