Our speakers were Patrice Leary-Forrey and Danielle Gray of Kids Free to Grow. This program was originally known as York County Child Abuse and Neglect Council, run by executive director Marilyn Staples, and Dr. Joe was a founding board member! As the pandemic continues, families continue to face intense stress. We've all heard recent coverage of child abuse in Maine. It is important, now more than ever, to speak up or act if you are concerned for a child. Patrice and Danielle led us through a couple of eye-opening role playing exercises and we had an excellent conversation on when and how to speak up when witnessing or suspecting child abuse, hunger or neglect. Kids Free to Grow encourages us to get involved and as individuals and Rotarians, be a resource to those around you.
