Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Registration now open for the 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference: “Finding My Strength; Hope In Connection”

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Connections Spotlight

Registration now open for the 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference: “Finding My Strength; Hope In Connection”

FLAGSTAFF— In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will present the 2020 Annual Prevention Conference and Luncheon — “Finding My Strength; Hope In Connection” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the High Country Conference Center, 201 W. Butler Ave., Flagstaff.

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