The Lake County Children's Council is the local child abuse prevention council for Lake County. The 18 voting members of the council consist of representatives from various sectors of the community, ranging from public health, education, law enforcement, community prevention programs, mental health, child care, social services, alcohol and other drug services, and a member of the Board of Supervisors. There is a part-time Director who coordinates the activities of the council. The Lake County Children's Council sponsors Child Abuse Prevention Month activities around the lake in April, distributes child abuse prevention information and resources, facilitates trainings to professionals and community members in the detection, prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect, promotes public awareness and neglect of children, acts as an oversight advisory council for county projects for children and families, and provides legislative advocacy for child abuse prevention.
Meetings are open to the public and parents are encouraged to attend.