Learn about the state of children of Whidbey Island at the 7th annual Impact Roundtable, Thursday, March 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Morris Farm, 105 West Morris Road, Coupeville. Child Abuse Prevention Foundation (CAPF), will host the event for the prevention of child abuse and neglect on Whidbey.

Jaime Garcia, the Director of Northwest Giving for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be the featured speaker. Garcia will share what the foundation is doing and planning to help children and families in the Pacific Northwest. Discuss community needs and celebrate the positive actions of area programs. “Honor our children” through the April awareness campaign.

Guests to include: elected officials, city mayors, county commissioners, school superintendents, police chiefs, court officals, Navy commander, medial experts, clergy representatives, media, business leaders, agency directors and CAPF supporters. For information call CAPF (877) 331-7343 or e-mail child@whidbey.com.

Resource Guide

Updated copies of the CAPF Resource Guide are now available for distribution through Whidbey Island. Boeing donated all the costs for printing 10,000 copies of the 8-page guide. The resource guide is a complete listing of agencies and programs available that provide support to individuals and families. Programs cover everything form adoption resources to youth runaway services; all schools are listed as are services for senior citizens. New to this year’s guide is information covering transportation and ethnic resources.

The resource guide is a program of Freeland-based Child Abuse Prevention Foundation. Major financial support comes from Island Thrift and other local donors. Resource guides are provided free to Whidbey Island agencies, schools and libraries. To request a copy, call toll-free (877) 331-7343. The resources are listed at www.wiCAPF.org.