This Month at Beech Brook | | Connecting you to agency updates, parenting tips, resources, and reflections from our CEO | | Prevention Starts with Families | | A Message from Beech Brook President/CEO, Tom Royer | | | | |
April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month—a reminder that protecting children starts with strengthening families.
At Beech Brook, we focus on prevention—providing families with the skills, support, and resources they need to build healthy relationships and safe home environments. When parents feel supported and connected, children are more likely to feel secure, valued, and able to thrive.
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Programs like Healthy Relationships and our Family Center services are designed to meet families early, offering guidance before challenges escalate.
You can be part of this impact by attending Bash for the Brook (see below)—an opportunity to come together as a community and directly support the programs that help prevent child abuse before it begins.
Because of you, families don’t have to navigate challenges alone.
Thank you for standing with us.
| | Tom Royer, Beech Brook President/CEO | | Step Inside the Stadium for Bash for the Brook! | | Get ready for one of Cleveland’s most unique nights out — all while supporting a great cause! | | | |
Bash for the Brook
April 24, 2026
6:30 - 10:00pm
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Huntington Bank Field
Cleveland, Ohio
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- Behind-the-scenes stadium tours
- Interactive games and activities
- A chance to win amazing raffle prizes
- Food, drinks, and great company
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This special event supports Beech Brook’s mission of strengthening children and families across Northeast Ohio. Through counseling, trauma-informed care, and family support services, Beech Brook helps young people overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
Bring friends, coworkers, or make it a fun date night — and experience the stadium in a way most people never get to.
| | Preventing Child Abuse starts with Healthy Relationships | Child Abuse Prevention Month | | Small, everyday moments can make a powerful difference in helping children feel safe, supported, and valued. | | | |
Did you know?
Positive relationships are one of the strongest protective factors against child abuse.
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💙 Tip: Take a moment each day to connect—ask a question, share a laugh, or simply listen.
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Did you know?
Stress is one of the biggest challenges families face—and it can impact how adults respond in difficult moments.
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đź’™ Tip: Pause before reacting. Even a few seconds can help shift a response from reactive to supportive.
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Did you know?
Children learn how to handle conflict by watching the adults around them.
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💙 Tip: Model healthy conflict—stay respectful, and show how to repair after disagreements.
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  Building strong, healthy relationships doesn’t always come naturally—but with the right support (like our Healthy Relationships Classes detailed below!) families can learn how to turn everyday moments into opportunities to connect. | | | |
Beech Brook Service Spotlight:
Healthy Relationships — Support That Makes a Difference
| | Our Healthy Relationships classes help parents and caregivers strengthen communication, understand conflict, and build more supportive relationships at home. | | |
Through guided discussions and practical tools, participants learn how to:
- Communicate more effectively—even during difficult moments
- Recognize healthy vs. unhealthy relationship patterns
- Manage conflict in ways that don’t harm children
- Build stronger emotional connections within their families
These skills don’t just improve relationships—they help create safer, more stable environments where children can thrive.
When parents feel confident and supported, children thrive.
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Strong Roots | Spring 2026
New program series in March, April, and May
Strong Roots is a free, family-friendly program that brings parents and children together for food, fun, and support. Families connect with each other, learn new skills, and discover helpful community resources—all in a warm, welcoming space.
This program is about building strong families and strong communities, one connection at a time.
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Healthy Relationships | May 2026
2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28
Healthy Relationships classes provide support and tools for parents and/or co-parents to help them maintain healthy and nurturing relationships for themselves and their families.
Sessions focus on topics such as enhancing communications skills, understanding your partner and developing other strategies to strengthen relationships. Child care is provided.
| Contact Debra Brown at the Beech Brook Family Center to register at 216.391.4069. | | | Join us at the Cleveland International Film Festival! | | | | |
Beech Brook is proud to be a community partner of the Cleveland International Film Festival—and we’d love for you to be part of the experience.
We’re especially excited to highlight the Magic Light Showcase (All Ages Relaxed Screening)—a welcoming, family-friendly event designed so everyone can enjoy the magic of storytelling in a comfortable, inclusive environment.
This special screening aligns with what we believe at Beech Brook: that connection, creativity, and shared experiences help bring families and communities closer together.
🎟️ Get $1 off your ticket by using code BBCB at checkout.
| | Whether you’re attending with your family or looking for a meaningful outing, this is a great way to support the arts while celebrating community. | | |
Thank you for being part of Beech Brook’s mission
to strengthen families and build healthier communities.
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