ABILENE (TX)
KTAB/KRBC
April 3, 2018
By Erica Garner
Abilene police are pushing for change after working 36 child abuse cases in one month.
During a press conference to kick-off Child Abuse Awareness Month Tuesday, Chief Stan Standridge announced the “Loose Change for Change” program designed to educate Taylor County 3rd graders and their families on the impact of child abuse while raising money toward prevention efforts in Abilene.
3rd-grade students are asked to bring loose change to school throughout the month of April to put in piggy banks donated to each campus by First Financial Bank.
The campuses from Abilene ISD, Wylie ISD, and Taylor County that raise the most money will be treated to an obstacle course, meal, and other entertainment at PrimeTime on April 20.
Staggering statistics released during the press conference show the dire need for programs like “Loose Change for Change.”
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