Blue Ribbon Month Kickoff Event

The 2024 Blue Ribbon Month Kickoff Event will take place in-person on Friday, March 29th, 2024 at the Heritage Museum in Santa Ana at 12p.m. Please register for the Kickoff Event here.
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In the meantime, please watch last year's event, and join in remembrance and celebration as we prepare for this year's child abuse prevention month! Also, please visit the Blue Ribbon Portal under the Events tab for more information on how you can participate in this year's campaign!

Event Details

About the Event

Join Us for the 30th Annual Blue Ribbon Kickoff Ceremony

The Agenda includes:

‍Paying tribute in memory and support of children.
Hearing a countywide update on child welfare.
Embracing inspiring stories from local difference makers.
Learning about Water Safety and Drowning Prevention.
Honoring adults and youth who advocate for child safety.
Dedicating a Pinwheels for Prevention® Garden.
"Preserving the Wonder of Childhood!"

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‍CAPC Welcome

Pledge of Allegiance

Sheriff Don Barnes
Orange County Sheriff's Department

OC Board of Supervisors Blue Ribbon Acknowledgement

Vicente Sarmiento
Supervisor, Second District, Orange County Board of Supervisors

County Remarks

County Child Welfare Update

Division Director Jyothi Atluri
County of Orange Social Services Agency, Children and Family Services Division

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Speakers

Emcee – Anchor/Reporter, KTNV ABC 13

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Kalyna Astrinos is a 2x Emmy winning journalist currently working as a morning and midday anchor on KTNV ABC 13. She anchors Good Morning Las Vegas from 4:30AM to 7AM and 13 Action News Midday at 11AM.

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