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Free Child Safety Seat Inspections by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Traffic Team on August 18

Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Colorado ranked 22nd in child well-being survey

Rise in concentrated poverty continues to limit state, despite gains in education and health

Denver Museum of Nature and Science participating in National GeekDad Day

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is excited to announce its participation in Wired magazine’s National GeekDad Day, a comprehensive initiative to encourage parents and their children to strengthen family ties and ignite children’s passions for science, technology, engineering, and math this Father’s Day.

Highlands Ranch Residents: 2012 Civic Green Park Events Calendar

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Date Time Event
Saturday, May 19 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival
Sunday, May 20 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival
Friday, May 25 6:30 - 8 p.m. HRCA Culture on the Green:
International Youth Ballet

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Mother’s Day Data on Single Moms from National Match.com Study

Over one third (38.7%) of the 107 million singles living in the United States[1] are parents, and for this group, finding romance is still top of mind as evident in the fact that over 45% of Match.com members have children. Ahead of Mother’s Day, Match.com took a closer look at the profile of today’s single mom to better understand their wants, needs and the unique factors they face while dating.

Texting, Sexting and Teens: Is it worth Your Future?

In today’s fast-paced world, texting and instant messaging has become commonplace among most of the population with people of all ages enjoying the quick and easy text message as a way to hold an on the run conversation. 

Join together for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

 

 

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a month committed to raising awareness and preventing child abuse.  In Jefferson County, 8,004 referrals of abuse were reported in 2011, a 5% increase from 2010.  Abused and neglected children are part of the community and it will never be enough to intervene after abuse has occurred.  Increased efforts to prevent abuse and raise awareness for the month of April include several activities which allow Jefferson County residents and employees to become involved.