The blue ribbon is a positive reminder of the steps that can be taken to prevent child abuse. On the fourth Friday in April, Children s Memorial Day , the Children s Memorial Flag is raised over the state Capitol. This flag is part a nationwide campaign sponsored by the Child Welfare League of America, to memorialize the thousands of children who are killed every year and to promote the action needed to stop all preventable deaths of children. The Council hosted a reception to recognize and honor individuals and organizations that demonstrated a commitment to family support and the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The Childeren's Alliance sponsored the first Voices for Children event in Seattle six years ago, and it has grown every year since.
Voices is an opportunity to acknowledge citizen action.
Honorees are hard working parents, staff members or volunteers who have done ordinary things on behalf of children and families, with extraordinary results. They are the stars and those who work behind the scenes doing their duty to improve the lives of children.