The Fall of 2020 will see a new community service for the youth in Clay County established by the Sheriff’s Office.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office “Cops for Kids” will take a first-hand approach at providing activities, services and programs for the children of Clay County. We realize during this time of Covid-19 so many things have changed which unfortunately affects us all and we want our kids to know that they are still a priority to us.

We unfortunately lost our Summer Camp this year due to Covid restrictions but we are very optimistic that we can still have camp in 2021 which will be bigger and better than last year. More details on the Sheriff’s Office “Cops for kids” program will be coming soon but we wanted to let the kids know that we have not forgotten them.

Since Trick or Treating on the square has been canceled, to kick off our first event, The Clay County Sheriff’s Office, “Cops for Kids”, will be hosting drive through trick or treating at the Clay County Courthouse parking lot for Halloween 2020! Kids and parents are invited to come join the fun from the safety and convenience of the family vehicle, rain or shine while driving through the maze of tasty offerings. No parking hassles, no standing in long lines, weather will not be a factor to enjoying the fun.

Businesses, churches, public offices and the community are all invited and encouraged to participate in handing out candy. This event is designed to promote family oriented fun and an enjoyable experience for the kids while providing a safe environment for all. Spots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis in order of a diagrammed flow chart of the designated route.

A brief registration form for those wanting a spot to hand out candy is available at the front window of the Sheriff’s Office and must be filled out in order to participate. This will be a “Trunk or Treat” format and participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles. This is for the children so keep that in mind when you decorate your vehicles and let’s remember to make them the focal point.

Handouts will be limited to commercially packaged products, no homemade treats. Everyone in the area is encouraged to join in this community event.

The Halloween drive-thru will begin at 7:00 pm in the front parking lot of the Clay County Courthouse on Courthouse Drive and end whenever we run out of candy or the last car comes thru.

Contact the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to reserve your spot and receive your registration form as well as safety protocols.

Whether there are 50 participants or none the Sheriff’s Office will be there handing out Halloween candy for the kids.