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DESCRIPTION:Every October\, children’s aid societies and Indigenous Child a
nd Family Well-Being Agencies\, together with their community partners\, r
aise awareness about the importance of supporting vulnerable children\, yo
uth\, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign. \
; \;This year’s theme\, It Takes a Community\, highlights how strong c
ommunity connections and early support can help families before challenges
become crises. It also reminds children and youth that they have a right
to safety and well-being and that trusted adults and supports in their com
munities are #HereToHelp. \;Wear purple on October 29 to show your sup
port and celebrate the people who make a difference in your community.&nbs
p\;How the Campaign Began:Dress Purple Day has its roots in a local purple
ribbon campaign launched in the Greater Toronto Area in 1992 to raise awa
reness about child abuse. Over time\, it grew into a provincial campaign.
Today\, Dress Purple Day emphasizes the shared role communities play in su
pporting children\, youth and families through connection\, prevention and
early support. Learn why it's not Child Abuse Prevention Month anymore...
\;How to Get Involved:Create a video to share with your friends\, lov
ed ones\, and neighbours the message that help is available\, they are not
alone\, and you are part of the community that cares for children\, youth
\, and families. By wearing purple and sharing the below images you are te
lling those that may be struggling that you are here to help. Your video c
an also demonstrate how you are connected to Peel CAS and the services you
provide to help vulnerable children\, youth and families throughout Peel
Region. \; \;Get the Campaign Toolkit HereDownload Social Media Im
ageDownload Social Media StoryDownload Community Impact PosterDownload Dre
ss Purple Day Poster 11 x 17Download Dress Purple Day Poster 8.5 x 11Resou
rces for the Classroom \;Be sure to TAG US with #HereToHelp in your ph
otos and videos of you wearing purple and demonstrating your support of th
e campaign! \;@PeelCAS on X and Instagram@PeelChildrensAid on Facebook
and LinkedIn
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October\, children’s aid societies and Indigenous Child and Family Well-B
eing Agencies\, together with their community partners\, raise awareness a
bout the importance of supporting vulnerable children\, youth\, and famili
es through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign. \;
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This year’s th
eme\, It Takes a Community\, highlights how strong community connections a
nd early support can help families before challenges become crises. It als
o reminds children and youth that they have a right to safety and well-bei
ng and that trusted adults and supports in their communities are #HereToHe
lp.
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Wear purple on October 29 to show your support and celebrate the peopl
e who make a difference in your community.
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How the Campaign Began:<
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Dress Purple Day has its roots in a local purpl
e ribbon campaign launched in the Greater Toronto Area in 1992 to raise aw
areness about child abuse. Over time\, it grew into a provincial campaign.
Today\, Dress Purple Day emphasizes the shared role communities play in s
upporting children\, youth and families through connection\, prevention an
d early support.
Learn why it's not Child Abuse Prevention Month anymore...
\;
How to Get Involved:
Create a video to share with your friends\, loved ones
\, and neighbours the message that help is available\, they are not alone\
, and you are part of the community that cares for children\, youth\, and
families. By wearing purple and sharing the below images you are telling t
hose that may be struggling that you are here to help. Your video can also
demonstrate how you are connected to Peel CAS and the services you provid
e to help vulnerable children\, youth and families throughout Peel Region.
\;
\;
\;
Be sure to TAG US with #HereToHelp in your photos and videos of
you wearing purple and demonstrating your support of the campaign!
\;
@PeelCAS on X and Instagram
@Pe
elChildrensAid on Facebook and LinkedIn
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