RBC | In a perfect world, every parent would come into parenthood fully equipped with all the tools and training needed to raise their children. But this isn’t a perfect world, and sometimes parents struggle and their kids suffer as a result. When that suffering — in the form of[Read More…]
Tag: Child Abuse Prevention Month
Volunteer with CASA, change a child’s life
RBC | Not only is April Child Abuse Prevention Month but is also National Volunteer Month! So, consider this a call to action for community members with the time to commit and a passion to advocate for abused and neglected children to become volunteers for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)[Read More…]
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Where silence ends and healing begins
RBC | Current statistics report that one out of eight children will experience physical abuse by the time they are 18 years old. One in 10 will be sexually abused before turning 18. River Bridge Regional Center (RBRC) believes that even one child who is a victim of abuse is[Read More…]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
RBC | Child abuse is a taboo topic in our community. It’s hard to acknowledge that there are children who are not safe in their own homes. However, child abuse and neglect does happen on a regular basis throughout Rio Blanco County. Just last year, there were 240 calls to[Read More…]
Values of child welfare practices
The relationship between parental rights and children’s rights is a fundamentally important issue to the field of child welfare.
Making a referral to the Department of Social Services
The child welfare agency responds to a variety of concerns about children and their families. The response by the agency begins when a referral, or request for information or services is made, usually by telephone. The child welfare agency takes the information and decides whether to refer the caller elsewhere[Read More…]
Every month should be Child Abuse Prevention month
In 2011, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and its partners will reach more families with proven strategies to help reduce and prevent child abuse statewide.
