Flashing Blue Lights In Front of Ridgefield Town Hall for Prevention of Child Abuse

The Exchange Club of Ridgefield, the local chapter of the National organization, has decorated two small evergreen trees in front of Town Hall with flashing blue lights to bring attention to their national cause of Prevention of Child Abuse. National has built Prevention of Child Abuse Centers across the nation with 4 in CT. The Stamford Center provides service to Ridgefield with highly trained staff available 24/7.

One might think that Ridgefield would not have this problem, but while the incidence is less than in the inner city, it definitely exists due to drug abuse, alcoholism, psychological problems, etc., etc. The Stamford Center, works with the police and the Department of Child Services and, in addition to its professional staff that works directly with the family, it has a Parenting Skills training program for things like anger management where applicable.

The lights are most visible at night, of course, but will be on during part of the day as well. If no one is in attendance, there may be a packet of brochures on the wall - feel free to take one and once read pass it along to a friend. The local club is also involved in many other community services supporting the police, firefighters, students and veterans.

For more info on the local club, call Nick Percival at 415-215-5653.