LAKEPORT, Calif. – More than 200 people of all ages participated in the Advocacy Walk for Child Abuse Awareness Month on Saturday, April 13.

Starting and ending at Library Park in Lakeport, the walk was one of several activities held that day to commemorate Lake County’s support for keeping children safe.   

A flag was raised on the mast-style flagpole in Library Park to honor children who have been victims of child abuse. The flag will fly there for one month.  

A Children’s Festival in the park followed the walk.

Many local agencies offered fun activities for children as well as information to keep children and families safe and healthy.  

The events were sponsored by the Lake County Children’s Council and First 5 Lake County with the help of several other Lake County organizations and agencies that provide support for children and their families.