Quoting Jane Hange, WV Statewide Afterschool Network: 

 Everyone, 
 
Our friends at Prevent Child Abuse WV have many initiatives relating to
the well-being of the state's children and families.  Here's one that
could have benefits for the children and families of your afterschool
program.  Genny Ferri, Community Partnerships Coordinator, provided the
info below on how to apply for one of 10 Good Beginnings mini-grants of
up to $1,000 for activities relating to child abuse prevention.  Also
see the attached lists of Good Beginning projects funded in 2008 and
2009. 
 
Genny added,   "Although none of these in particular were conducted
through After-School programs, we do work directly through our statewide
Partners in Prevention initiative with after school programs in Kanawha
& Wood counties.  And, I know that many of our other  partners
collaborate with After School programs in their community work as well. 
As you will see, grants have been awarded in the past couple years
through Head Starts, Pre-K's, Starting Points Centers, Child Care
Centers, etc. Hopefully, you will find these descriptions helpful. 
We've had a strong desire to connect more deliberately with the field of
education..."  
 
Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia announces a Community Grant
Opportunity

With funding from the West Virginia Children’s Trust Fund, the Claude
Worthington Benedum Foundation, and the WV Department of Health and
Human
Resources, Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia announces a mini-grant
opportunity for organizations and qualified individuals working to
prevent
child abuse and neglect in the state.  The purpose of this grant
program is the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect in the
state.

The Good Beginnings Mini-Grant Program will provide up to 10 grants of
up to $1,000 per year for community-based programs that have creative
strategies for preventing or reducing the occurrence of child abuse and
neglect.  All projects are required to focus on primary prevention
(activities aimed at the general population to prevent the occurrence of
abuse and neglect).  Applications may be submitted by community-based
organizations, public or
private non-profit or faith-based institutions or government agencies.

Application guidelines for the Good Beginnings Mini-Grants are
available on the Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia website at
www.preventchildabusewv.org.   Application deadline is October 16,
2009.

For specific information about the grant program, contact Genny Ferri,
Community Partnerships Coordinator, at 1-866-4KidsWV (866-454-3798) or
(304) 438-5655 or by email at [log in to unmask]
 
FYI.  
Jane 
WV Statewide Afterschool Network (WVSAN)