You Are Not Alone: Protecting Our Children

Next date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Join us for an evening dedicated to helping keep children and families safe. Here from local experts as they discuss:

Preventing child abuse and neglect
Online safety and digital awareness
Recognizing warning signs
How to report suspected abuse or exploitation

Explore community resource tables featuring local organizations that provide family support services, mental health resources, victim advocacy, digital safety tools and other programs designed to help children and families.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator or community member, you’ll leave with valuable information, practical tools and local resources to help protect the children in your life.

AGENDA (subject to change)

6-6:30 p.m.	Community Resource Tables & Refreshments
6:30-6:45 p.m.	Welcome & Opening Address Jerome Fletcher, City Manager, City of North Port Terry Connor, Superintendent Sarasota County Schools
6:45-7:45 p.m.	Parent & Youth Breakout Sessions Led by: Selah Freedom, Child Protection Center, & SPARCC
7:45-8 p.m.	Closing Session North Port Police Department, Cyber Crimes Unit

Become a Community Resource

The City welcomes organizations that provide services in areas such as child advocacy and protection, mental and behavioral health, victim advocacy, family and youth support, internet safety, education, counseling, healthcare, mentoring and other programs that promote child safety and family well-being.

Organizations interested in becoming a Community Resource Partner, are encouraged to complete the online form. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited.