The Family Tree Center

Annual Events

Child Abuse Prevention Month - April

Prevent Child Abuse America - April 1st 2016 - National Wear Blue Day to show your support

Pinwheels for Prevention Event Thursday, April 7th, 2016 - Pinwheel Planting @ Courthouse Lawn - 217 North 27th Street

In April, the Center participates in many activities designed to heighten awareness of child abuse and neglect in our community and inform individuals of the resources we provide to help build strong families. We encourage members of the community to come in and find out about the programs and services we offer and also to sign up to volunteer.

Pinwheels for Prevention

View the 2014 Pinwheel display

Our Pinwheels for Prevention event - a national campaign in cooperation with Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA) raises awareness of the problem of child abuse and neglect. This symbol of a happy childhood is (not-so-coincidentally) also the vibrant symbol of Prevent Child Abuse America’s efforts to change the way our nation thinks about child abuse prevention. It represents the importance of focusing on community activities and public policies that make prevention a priority to ensure that child maltreatment never occurs.

Blue Ribbon Award

Since 2004, we have presented our annual Blue Ribbon Award to a person or organization that has made a significant contribution to child abuse prevention in our community.

2015 - Christy Mammon

2014 - Randy Bell and

Old Dominion Freight Line

2013 - Don Floberg

2012 - Kelly McCann, Computer Geek

2011 - Billings Chi-Tu Do

2010 - E.C.I. – Electrical Consultants, Inc.

2009 - Billings Exchange Clubs

2008 - Rep. Alan Olson

2007 - Sen. Conrad Burns

2005 - Dale & Kathy Rumph

2004 - Bill & Mary Underriner

A special thank you to all of our Blue Ribbon Award winners for your generous support and contributions to The Family Tree Center. Without supporters like you, we would be unable to fulfill our mission.

Island X Adventure Run

Click here for race results- THANK YOU Participants

Click here for pictures of the race

Volcano Sponsors: Tiki Hut Sponsor:

Downtown Exchange Club American Title and Escrow

Eggert Engineering

Hancock Enterprises

Palm Tree Sponsor: Coconut Sponsor:

Billings Clinic Yellowstone Bank

In-Kind Sponsors:

Pioneer Technical Services

Lucky's Market

The Spoke Shop]

Time Out Sports

Sign and Design

Gym Jay

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Be a part of the third annual Island X Adventure Run. Fun for all ages and ability levels, this run takes place at beautiful Riverfront Park on Saturday June, 6th at 9am. Come “Survive the Island” as you navigate this fun and exciting course. It’s a race like no other! Cost is $30. Your entry fee includes prizes, refreshments, and a sport-tech tee (if registered by May 30, for those registering after May 30 shirts will be ordered and available for pick up at a later date). There will also be a kids’ race which will be free. All proceeds from this race benefit the Family Tree Center and their efforts to prevent child abuse in our community. Costumes are encouraged (think “Survivor” or a tropical theme) with prizes for best costumes - be the first winner of the “Jimmy Buffet” award for island style! A race that serves sports drinks with umbrellas at the end?? I’m in! Register online at www.imathlete.com or for more information contact the Family Tree Center at 252-9799.