Ana M. Rivera

Hillsborough County Director

A retired educator who is dedicated to serve students and families in Hillsborough County and surrounding areas.

Director's Desk

POCP County News

My Declaration- A letter from Our President

A réquiem to wokeness

A Step in the Right Direction

A Call to action for our children's future

For Educational & Awareness Purposes Only

Something is very wrong

County Specific News

POCP County News

My Declaration- A letter from Our President

A réquiem to wokeness

A Step in the Right Direction

A Call to action for our children's future

For Educational & Awareness Purposes Only

Something is very wrong

For Educational Purposes Only

Protect Life Sunday in Florida

Hope Florida- Protect Life Sunday

In Solemn Remembrance

We mourn the loss of a great wife, mother, grandmother, Pastor and advocate

Youth Suicide- Sounding the alarm, calling for action

The is an urgent request to address the staggering increase in suicide among out youth

We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

The Unheard Cry

The unheard cry of the millions of children that are victims of exploitation

Protect Our Children Project Celebrates It's 5th Anniversary

POCP is still standing on its belief that " God's Children Are not for sale."

Suicide Prevention Month

September is suicide prevention month! If you see someone, especially a teen or child, say something because you might save his/her life.

Let's Fight to Stop Cyber Bullying

Cell Phone Ban in Schools

Banning Cellphones in the Classroom is Essential for Protecting our Children's Education

Celebrating Family

Celebrating Pastor Ludy Lopez's Birthday

BACK TO School 2024-2025

As our children prepare to return to school, let us be mindful of some key areas of concern

Celebrating Independence with Our President

Rev. Dr. Ernie Rivera was the honored guest of the Mana American Telugu Association

The Hon. Rick Scott

A message for Clergy & Community Leaders

Celebrating A Champion- Simone Biles

Celebrating Simone Biles: A Champion On and Off the Olympic Stage

A Special Message from The CEO

The Kids Online Safety Act

Breaking the Cycle: From Foster Care to a Brighter Future

Breaking the cycle from foster care to prison to foster care to a better life

Taking a Stand to Protect Our Children

The Case for Eliminating Preteen Access to Smartphones

Our CEO's visit to New Bethel AME Church, Orlando FL

POCP Volunteers At Work

Belks partnered with Protect Our Children Project

Dad - A Son's First Coach and a Daughter's First Love

To the world you are a dad, but to your family you are the world!

Celebrating International Children's Day

For every child, every right- A Call to Protect and Empower Our Future Generations

"So Close, But Yet So Far!

Reflecting on Juneteenth and the Fight Against Human/Sex Trafficking"

A Call to Protect Our Children This Memorial Day Weekend

It is important to remember those that sacrificed for us, but it is also important for us to sacrifice for those who can't protect themselves.

Joseph (Joey) Coles

Stand With Us in the Fight Against Gun Violence

Foster Care Month- A Call to Action

Join Us In Protecting Our Children

Save Our Children

Save Our Children Conference 4-20-24

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Join us in the fight against

Spring Has Sprung

Embracing Spring with a Renewed Commitment to Protect Our Children

Int'l Women's Day 2024

Celebrating women all over the world

Christian Family Coalition Of Florida

Foster Care Reform

We strongly support Foster Care Reform

Madeline Soto Press Release

The Invisible Chains

The devasting impact of human/sex trafficking on the mental health of today's teenagers

A Call To End Gun Violence

Save Our Children

Town Hall Meeting Ocala FL

Event: Free & Open to the public. A Discussion- Internet Safety for Children

Empowering Parents to Safeguard Our Children

Celebrating Black History Month by Empowering Parents

COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!

2024 Townhall Meetings

"Protecting Our Children: A Love Letter for Valentines Day"

Let's ensure that every child experiences the joy of an innocent childhood filled with love and limitless possibilities.

Marion Sheriff’s detective receives Medal of Commendation for helping sex trafficking victim

Celebrating the work of our Marion County Sheriff's Office

Sex Trafficking Is Everyone's Problem

Unraveling the Devastating Effects of Sex Trafficking on a Family

Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month

Modern slavery- Countless lives suffering in silence.

Building a Brighter Future for Our Children in 2024

Casting vision for 2024

A CALL TO ACTION

A call to action to End New Port Richey's membership in the ALA and FLA

Building Stronger Communities through Child advocacy

A Christmas message to empower children

Being Thankful on this Thanksgiving Day!

Let us also express gratitude for the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to safeguard the well-being of our children.

Honoring Our Veterans

We honor those who served & are serving our great country.

2023 Holiday Luncheon

Join us as we unite for the hope of our children

Pastor's Breakfast/Brunch 11/4/2023

Protect Our Children Project partnered with United Pastor's of America for this event

A Holiday Reminder

As the holidays are approaching, please be mindful that everyone's idea of a good holiday isn't a noble one.

STOP GUN VIOLENCE!

A safe community is a healthy community, and we must make every effort to make our communities safe for our children

A Time for Suicide Prevention & Child Advocacy

A letter to remind you that it is essential to tackle the subject of suicide openly and honestly.

The Power Of Fatherhood

Father's have a critical role in the life of their children!

Patriot Day 2023

We will never forget 9-11

Children are being sucked into an abyss.

FOX News interview with Jim Caviezel

Bishop John Jackson, CEO of Protect Our Children Project

Keep your children safe online

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods

A clear message to parents to protect their children online

Preventing Child Abuse Death

An article written by our CEO concerning the communal responsibility to prevent child abuse.

Pastor Troy Pederson Backpack giveaway

Pastor Troy & Somebody Cares Pasco/Hernando County

PARENT AWARENESS WORKSHOPS

God's children are not for sale!

Back to school 2023-2024

A letter from the CEO of POCP to the students of the 2023-2024 school year

Interview With Bill Bunkley

Interview with Bill Bunkley

Special School Board Hearing

Special Called School Board Hearing

Bishop John Jackson

Protect our children project Marion County director

Governor Ron DeSantis

Remarks about Florida School System

Presentation To Hillsborough BOCC on Smoke Shops Near Our Schools

Protect children from E-Cigarettes

Planned Parenthood Makes Millions off Children’s Gender Confusion!

The culture tells sexually confused children they were born in the wrong body. The schools encourage them in their confusion. And Planned Parenthood walks away with the money!

POCP Rejoices in “Unmasking” Students in Polk and Manatee Counties!

Parents, students, and thousands of concerned citizens all across Florida are protesting school mask mandates. Protect Our Children Project is diametrically opposed to “cancel culture”. But POCP is 100% in favor of cancelling mask mandates in Florida School Districts!

“Comprehensive sexuality education” programs seek to change society by changing sexual and gender norms.

Most “comprehensive sexuality education” (CSE) programs promote acceptance of diverse sexual identities and orientations and have an almost obsessive focus on sexual pleasure, instructing children and youth at the earliest ages on how to obtain sexual pleasure in a variety of ways.

Governor DeSantis says, “NO” to Critical Race Theory!

While responding to a question about Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the fact that its concepts were popping up around Florida disguised under other names, Governor DeSantis said, “You can put lipstick on a pig but it’s still a pig!”

Minors and cell phone pornography

A survey of 1,000 children ages 9-17 and 400 caregivers conducted by Thorn.org produced some staggering results. Along with the 1 in 5 girls mentioned in the headline, 1 in 10 boys in the same age group reported sharing their own nudes. 40% agreed that “it’s normal for people my age to share nudes with each other.

A Thought For The Week

Shining a light on the solution to the problems we're seeing.

Florida Coaches’ jobs threatened for refusing to oversee co-ed lockers room

In Pasco County, two Christian coaches who refused to oversee a locker room when they were told a girl who “identified” as a boy would be sharing the locker room with the boys were told by one of the school district attorneys that if they continued to refuse, they could lose their jobs and their teaching certificates.

Posh Manhattan Schools Teach Sex Over Parent Objections

A recent New York Post headline read: “Dalton parents enraged over ‘masturbation’ videos for first-graders”. The online article includes a 59 second video that opens with: “WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT”. That’s the warning from the Post to adults, not from the radical “teacher” who showed the video to first graders.

Red State Town Hall takes on the “Woke” crowd in a BIG way.

5 Governors: Ron DeSantis of Florida, Greg Abbott of Texas, Tate Reeves of Mississippi, Kim Reynolds of Iowa, and Pete Ricketts of Nebraska spoke about what they’re doing in their states to protect children and America’s way of life.