The annual Walk in My Shoes event is right around the corner and in order for everyone to have a fun and safe time, it’s vital to remember the importance of hydration. Walking 30 miles can be grueling, but not when you take… Read More »
There are so many abuse survivors and advocates around the world who have turned their darkest moments into their brightest light, shining the way for others. Children and adults alike are changing the world through their ded… Read More »
State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto (R - Ft. Myers) filed SB542 yesterday, seeking to allow secret recordings of child abusers in court. The bill was filed in response to the recent McDade v. State of Florida ruling disallowing… Read More »
Abuse comes in many forms. It can manifest physically; such as subjecting someone to corporeal or sexual abuse. It can also occur in a mental and emotional sense; such as in the case of neglect or abandonment. Understanding t… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
