In 2011, Lauren’s Kids worked hard to lobby the Florida Legislature to become the first state in the country with a law on the books (HB251 enacted July 1, 2011) allowing therapy animals to accompany victims of sexual abuse… Read More »
Lauren’s Kids seeks to educate and advocate for children who have fallen victim to abuse and to stand up for a child who may not be able to speak up for themselves. Many people in Miami are looking for ways to support the c… Read More »
Lauren Book, founder and CEO of The Lauren's Kids Foundation, recently announced her support of a bill (HB 131) filed by Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D - Coral Springs) that would allow secret recordings to be used in sex offense ca… Read More »
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For the second year a in a row, Lauren's Kids is honored to be the beneficiary of Bloomingdale's Florida Charity Day. Come shop with a purpose and support Lauren's Kids! Lauren's Kids will receive a generous $20,000 donatio… Read More »
Child sexual abuse can happen anywhere, in any neighborhood, religion or church group, racial or ethnic group, and among the rich, the poor and everywhere in between. Knowing this, child safety and abuse prevention educatio… Read More »
Do you know what to do when a child’s welfare is in danger? Unfortunately, not many adults know what to look for when it comes to the warning signs of abuse. Teaching adults how to recognize and react to abuse in the app… Read More »
There is no one face of child sexual abuse. Children from all ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds can fall victim to a predator so Lauren Book and the rest of the advocates at Lauren’s Kids decided to create a cu… Read More »
There are plenty of misconceptions about child abuse and who it affects, but one statistic remains constant; 95% of abuse is preventable through education and awareness. The annual Walk in My Shoes event is one of the most po… Read More »
We are once again participating in the biggest online giving campaign in South Florida (but you don't have to be in South Florida to give!). Give Miami Day is an online fundraiser where your donations are matched with "bonus … Read More »
