Our President Welcomes in the New Year!

Brazoria County Community members,

As we move into 2011, we hope that the citizens of Brazoria County have a prosperous and happy new year!

However, for many of our youngest citizens, this won’t be the case. Child abuse and neglect are preventable, yet each year in the state of Texas, close to 70,000 children are confirmed victims of child maltreatment. Research has shown that crimes involving children are the most under-reported types of crimes in the country, and there are many instances of child abuse that go unreported each year. Child abuse and neglect have long-lasting effects on children, their families and society. Adverse consequences for children are evident immediately, including physical, emotional, social and cognitive effects. For many children, these effects extend far beyond childhood into adolescence and adulthood, potentially impacting their abilities to live healthy, productive lives.

Brazoria County Alliance for Children (BCAC) is committed to administering programs and promoting policies and legislation that help respond to and prevent child abuse and neglect. We believe that collaboration is the most effective way to assist children and we work with over 23 local agencies to address the issue of child abuse in Brazoria County. We also believe that a dual approach of prevention and intervention is critical to the mission of reducing child abuse in our county. Community education in combination with evidence-based programs and services is the best way to prevent maltreatment. These programs and services comprise the very heart and soul of BCAC as we work together to make a real difference in the lives of child abuse victims.

For those who have supported BCAC in the past, we thank you for being a critical part of our team to battle this pervasive problem. If you haven’t participated with our organization, we ask you to consider Brazoria County Alliance for Children as one of your top charitable options in 2011. Join us today and make a difference in the life of a child!

Judy Tomlin
Brazoria County Alliance for Children
Board President