29 Jun 2020

Protect Joy Contest Begins June 28th

June 29, 2020 - July 23, 2020

Share your artistic expressions of joy by July 23rd! Qualifying submissions must be created by a child under 18 and may include drawings, paintings, or videos of children performing music, dance, or theater arts.  Enter…

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Protect Joy Contest Begins June 28th
01 Jul 2020

July 20th – 24th BRAVE Lessons Live Online

July 1, 2020 - July 24, 2020

The Joyful Child is hosting its first series of LIVE ONLINE BRAVE Classes 7/20-7/24. There's a 10 am class for elementary and another session for Middle & High School Students that starts at 4pm each…

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July 20th – 24th BRAVE Lessons Live Online
28 Jun 2020

Celebration of Life Saturday, July 25th

June 28, 2020 - July 25, 2020

Join us for a day-long Celebration of Life in honor of Samantha Runnion's birthday. Protect Joy Virtual Run, Yoga, Live Show and More! Information and RSVP here!

Host TJCF Team
Celebration of Life Saturday, July 25th
25 Jan 2021

BRAVE Race and Joyful Child Fun Run

January 25, 2021 - January 25, 2021 Aliso Niguel High School

Host Lei Lani Fera
BRAVE Race and Joyful Child Fun Run

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Be Brave – Be Safe
A Joyful Approach to Child Safety

The Joyful Child develops, implements, supports, and sponsors programs that uplift and unite any community to better protect children from all forms of violence or abuse.

In-School BRAVE Curricula

Year-round personal safety and life skills curriculum for K-6 schools.

Community Partner BRAVE Workshops

Single-session workshops that teach core safety skills to children and teens.

BRAVE Digital Online Content

Video-based introductions for lessons and online training coming soon.

BRAVE Adult Education

Tips and tools for parents and caring adults who want to help protect the children in their lives.

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“The BRAVE Programs developed by The Joyful Child are invaluable to building a child’s or adolescent’s self-confidence and self-advocacy, and gives even young children the ability to develop and implement their own plan for their personal safety in many diverse situations.”
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“Amazing training that was beneficial as a mommy and teacher. I truly appreciate the resources and stories that were shared thank you so very much!”
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“Thank you for teaching BRAVE lessons at school! We went out for a family bike ride over the weekend and my son got separated from us. When he realized he couldn’t see us up ahead, he rode his bike straight over to a police officer to be safe!”

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Joyful BRAVE Stories

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“I honestly feel the BRAVE curriculum should be a legally required education plan for ALL schools and am beyond thankful my daughter will have the opportunity every year to learn this.”
“I have been a police officer for over 13 years and without a doubt, that was the most powerful presentation I have ever witnessed! Thank you for your commitment.”
“Thank you for sharing your story and empowering us with the skills to help us shape and teach our young minds. This information is vital to the well-being of our students and is necessary in these times. Thank you!”

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