MEDIA ADVISORY: Local child protection workers mark National Child Day with "walkabouts" of LLG communities

BROCKVILLE, ONTARIO and PERTH, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 19, 2015) - On Friday, local child protection workers will distribute blue National Child Day ribbons and flyers during community walks in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties.

The events are being held in Perth, Carleton Place, Brockville, Kemptville, and Prescott with the twin goals of promoting the principles enshrined in the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child and raising awareness of the importance of their work in preventing and ending abuse and neglect of children and youth.

The workers marking National Child Day are employees of Family and Children's Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville and are represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

"National Child Day is a special day for those of us who work tirelessly year-round to improve child welfare in our communities," said Karen Maloney, President of CUPE Local 2577.

"We are proud to play a vital role in keeping children and youth safe throughout Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties. But the day is also an occasion to ask ourselves and our community members to reflect on the ways that we can ensure the best supports and services for vulnerable families, children and youth."

Child protection workers are asking local residents to wear blue ribbons for National Child Day to support for better services for Lanark, Leeds and Grenville children and youth and in solidarity with the frontline workers who work to keep them safe.