This years Red Ribbon Week occurred during the week of October. 19-25. This was a time to encourage everyone to be “Drug Free”. Many activities took place during the week with it ending with a parade on Friday. Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, parents and staff all participated displaying their hand made hats and banners to support the occasion. Although a few may yet be too young to comprehend the older children were informed that it is always good to say “NO” to drugs.

 

On November 12th we had our Fatherhood Initiative. It was a time to celebrate the fathers being active in their children's lives and education. The fathers came with their children to the center to enjoy an evening of food, games and gifts. The dads spent quality time with their children and also learned of ways to be more involved in their children's lives.

 

Trying to make the ends meet is always difficult for some, CAPCA tries to make it a little easier by providing food boxes through the Searcy Junior Auxiliary. Families are given the choice of receiving the box or not and then a time is designated for them to come pick