Parents Should Know  

In light of the recent local and national headlines pertaining to child sexual abuse, we have included some information & links you may find helpful.

Facts Parents Should Know:

· All adults have a responsibility to learn the signs of abuse and to be vigilant in protecting children.

· Stranger danger is real, but it is a factor in a much smaller percentage of sexual abuse cases; 93% of sexual abuse cases involve a person close and known to a child.

· Sex offenders are clever about finding opportunities to have access to children and to groom adults to lower their boundaries about contact with their children in the same way that they groom children for sexual contact. All parents should sense a "red flag" if any adult (friend, coach, minister, teacher, or family member) seeks to spend significant amounts of time alone with your child.

· It is the not the responsibility of the child to keep themselves safe, it is an adults.

· Children are not responsible for their own protection. However, it is important to teach all children about safe and unsafe touches and who to go to for help if they are made uncomfortable by a touch.

· Abuse can happen to any child, regardless of wealth.

 You Can Win a Scout Boat 

 Support the Dorchester Children’s Center with a Chance to win a Scout Boat

Scout 151 Sportfish w/Trailer and Yamaha F40 Motor

Click link to see specs on the boat –

http://www.scoutboats.com/151Series.html

Boat Drawing Tickets—$100.00 each only 300 tickets will be sold  

Drawing will be held on Friday, October 4th, 2013, during the Sponsors’ Gala “Chocolate Indulgence” at the Dorchester Shrine Club

  Winners need not be present to win!

For more information contact Lana Musti @ lmusti@mandmstaff.com or Sandy O’Keefe @ sandy.o'keefe@regions.com or

contact the Dorchester Children’s Center at 843-875-1551 or bingram@dcccic.org 

Save the Date: Friday October 4, 2013

Eleventh Annual Sponsor's Gala and Auction.

       Scrumptious Summerville

        "Chocolate Indulgence"

Three C's, Sponsor’s Gala and Auction, 

will be held Friday, October 4, 2013 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. (Cocktail Attire)

Auction items are already starting to arrive and this year should offer something for everyone.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available starting at $300. Individuals and businesses may inquire about sponsorships via our website by clicking on the "2013 Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour" in the Donate Now Section of the webpage.

Event sponsors will receive an invitation to the Sponsor’s Gala. The Proceeds from the event raise funds for Children In Crisis, Inc.,

Sponsor's Gala tickets will also be available this year, starting on July 1, 2013 at a cost of $100.00 ea.

And don't miss out on a chance to win a Scout Boat....... Drawing tickets will be available soon!