Friday, March 15, 2024

What Really Happened on Royal Canadian Air Force Station Lincoln Park, in Calgary Alberta, Canada...

 Base / Station: Calgary (Currie)

  • Later Renamed RCAF Station Lincoln Park

Province: Alberta

Dates of Operation or Period of Information: 1940-64

Integral Units:

  • No. 3 Service Flying Training School
  • post-war storage depot… possibly

Aircraft Flown:

Commanding Officers:

Financial Impact:

Date / Reason for Closure:

Current Status:  runways no longer exist, but several hangars form part of Currie Barracks.






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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

AZ Senator introduces bill to change how DCS investigates group homes

 By: Jennifer KovaleskiPosted at 6:16 PM, Jan 22, 2024 and last updated 10:18 PM, Jan 22, 2024

PHOENIX — An Arizona lawmaker introduced legislation giving the Department of Child Safety more authority to investigate allegations of abuse involving group home employees after the agency said current laws don’t allow them to look into these cases.


“What can we do better? What have we learned from this? And then what things in the statute can we put in to make sure that it never happens again?” said bill sponsor Senator T.J. Shope (R) of Casa Grande.


The proposed new law comes after an ABC15 Investigation found DCS failed to make sure a diabetic child in their custody received his life-saving medication at a group home and a scathing state audit also found an overall lack of oversight in group homes and the agency was slow to investigate in other cases.


Jakob Blodgett, 9, died a day after Christmas two years ago after Maricopa County investigators said employees at a Phoenix group home let him refuse his insulin.


“Jakob's case is obviously a wakeup call, for many folks, especially myself and others who've been watching this agency for some time, and we do know that it's troubled,” said Shope who chairs the Health and Human Services Committee with direct oversight over DCS.


Shope and other state lawmakers on the committee grilled the new head of DCS about the state audit’s findings and what the agency is doing to better protect kids with medical conditions during more than five hours of testimony at its sunset review hearing in early January.


"What about children who have diabetes? Do you have people on staff who are readily able to handle a child who is a type one diabetic?” asked Senator Justine Wadsack, (R) Tucson.


“That’s always been an ongoing issue or priority at DCS, our ability to provide the services for all children,” said David Lujan the new head of DCS during the hearing.


Lujan also told lawmakers an opinion it received from the Attorney General’s Office found, under current law, DCS does not have the authority to investigate allegations of abuse or neglect by group home employees.


“That statute essentially says we are authorized to investigate cases where it’s the family members, people in the house who are committing the abuse or neglect,” Lujan said. “Legal advice we received that a group home employee does not meet that definition.”


Instead, currently, those cases involving allegations in group homes are handed off to local law enforcement for review as was the case with Blodgett. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office still has an active investigation looking into his death.


As a result, DCS never completed its own child fatality report into Blodgett's death which would have detailed what went wrong to potentially prevent another tragedy. Shope said he hopes Senate Bill 1067 will change that.


“I would say this is a good first step,” said Shope. “I am a little concerned that it only covers abuse. I'd like to see us move in the direction of where we would talk about some form of neglect within these group homes, I'm going to continue pressing upon that to make sure that something that happened to Jacob doesn't happen to anybody else.”


SB1067 in its current version only allows DCS to investigate allegations of abuse in group homes and not allegations of neglect. The bill goes before the Senate Health and Services Committee on Tuesday.


Shope said he has been working with Lujan on the bill and it also came out of the state audit’s findings regarding oversight in group homes.


During the sunset review hearing in January, Arizona lawmakers recommended reauthorizing DCS for only four years. Lawmakers historically have extended state agencies for eight years at a time.


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Sunday, October 29, 2023

CPS Miranda Rights: New Law Protects Your Rights in 2023

 CPS Miranda Rights: New Law Protects Your Rights in 2023


Under a new law, CPS Investigators will now have to advise parents of certain rights upon first contact, or risk ALL collected evidence from being automatically excluded.


There are 10 CPS Miranda Rights that they must read to you out loud, which are:


1. You have the right not to speak with any agent of the Department without legal counsel present.

2. You have the right to receive assistance from an attorney.

3. You have the right to a court-appointed attorney if you are indigent, the parent of the child, and the Department files suit for conservatorship, termination of rights, or to require you to participate in services.

4. You have the right to record any interaction or interview with the Department, but you are advised that you may have to turn it over to the Department, law enforcement, or another party if ordered by the Court.

5. You have the right to refuse to allow the Investigator to enter the home or interview the child without a court order.

6. You have the right to have legal counsel present before allowing the Investigator to enter your home or interview the child.

7. You have the right to withhold consent to the release of any medical or mental health records.

8. You have the right to withhold consent to any medical or psychological examination of the child.

9. You have the right to refuse to submit to a drug test.

10. You have the right to consult with legal counsel prior to agreeing to any proposed voluntary safety plan.

https://matthewharrislaw.com/cps-miranda-rights-under-new-law/?fbclid=IwAR2HtWauelzBPBiRs_QnQrFj0I8zrYin1c2yfxODqQfnxaTsi86UljpXNIQ

Friday, May 19, 2023

Fetanyl

 Today I need to talk about something that is very important and hits very close to home right now.  A close family friend has passed away two day ago due to a Fentanyl overdose.  She was 25 years old, and now she is gone.  So I thought this blog topic should be What Every Parent Should Know About Fentanyl Abuse.

What is Fentanyl?  It is a narcotic that is used to treat severe pain.  It is a controlled substance and the risk for addiction is high.  It can cause respiratory distress and death when taken in high doses or when combined with other substances, especially alcohol, or other illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin.

Side Effects of Fentanyl Use

The side effects associated with fentanyl can emerge, with greater severity, in individuals who abuse this drug. For this reason, it is helpful to consider some of the most common side effects, which include but are not limited to:

Confusion

Chest pain

Convulsions

Blurred vision

Black stools

Labored breathing

Irregular heartbeat

Fainting

Feeling of a tight chest

Dizziness or lightheadedness

Decrease in urine flow

Cough

Dry mouth

Fever or chills

Loss of appetite

Mood changes

Pounding in ears

Pale skin

Back pain or side pain

Nervousness

Tingling or numbness in the hands, lips, or feet

Ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth

Sneezing, sore throat, or sunken eyes

Swelling in the calves, ankles, feet, and hands

Fatigue

One of the most common side effects of fentanyl abuse is the onset of addiction (to be clinically accurate, addiction per the DSM-5, would be called an opioid use disorder). When the body continues to receive fentanyl, it naturally makes adjustments. One adjustment is to build tolerance, which then requires the person to take more fentanyl in order to achieve the desired high.


There is a great danger implicit in tolerance — as the fentanyl intake rises, so too does the risk of harmful side effects. The body wants to promote survival but once drugs are introduced, and drugs are foreign substances to the body, the system gets turned into a potential engine of personal destruction.


More Rare Side Effects

The side effects that are considered rare for individuals who use fentanyl for therapeutic purposes under the control of a doctor may be brought out by abuse of fentanyl. Some of the less common side effects include but are not limited to:


Problems walking and balancing

Clumsiness

Stomach or abdominal

Headache

Muscle jerking or twitching

Less responsiveness to stimuli

Hallucinations (visual, audio, and tactile)

Severe constipation

Extreme sleepiness

Abnormal thoughts

Slowed or fast paced heartbeat

Trembling

Seizures

Signs of Fentanyl Overdose

When a person uses fentanyl as part of a medically supervised pain management plan, there is little risk of overdose. However, fentanyl abuse exposes a person to an ongoing risk of overdose. The most common signs of fentanyl overdose are slow breathing or acutely shallow breathing. If the following symptoms arise and persist, it may be necessary to seek medical attention:


Shallow or slowed breathing

Depression; feeling empty or discouraged

Loss of strength

Muscle stiffness

Lack of interest in activities

Back pain

Diarrhea

Signs of Fentanyl Withdrawal

When a person stops using fentanyl or considerably reduces the familiar dose, withdrawal symptoms emerge. The following are some of the most common fentanyl withdrawal symptoms may include:

Restlessness

Yawning

Chills

Irritability or anxiety

Runny nose or watery eyes

Sweating or chills

Muscle pain

Overall weakness

Stomach cramps

Widened pupils

Joint pain

Backache

Fast breathing

High blood pressure

Increased heart rate

Nausea

Vomiting

There is a general advisement in the addiction treatment community that an individual should not attempt to stop using narcotics suddenly. The opioid withdrawal process can be particularly uncomfortable, and suddenly stopping the use of narcotics can trigger severe withdrawal symptoms to emerge. Rehab programs that offer medication-assisted therapy will provide eligible clients with substitution therapy in the form of drugs like methadone or Suboxone (buprenorphine).


It is called substitution therapy because the person is safely transitioned to the treatment medication without fully detoxing from narcotics. Some individuals will remain on an opioid substitution therapy for months or even years. Other individuals will eventually reach full detoxification (i.e., no opioids or opiates in the body).

Help is available 

SAMHSA National Helpline

Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Learn more

1-800-662-4357

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Arizona Child Support Guidelines 2022

 One of the most complicated things about family law is that it is constantly changing. Not only do family laws vary from state to state, but they can also change with each passing year. And while Arizona has always been a pioneer by not participating in Daylight Savings Time, our family laws occasionally change just like other states. Arizona has come out with new child support guidelines for 2022, with the most interesting changes being seen in childcare costs and tax exemptions. Read on to learn more about Arizona’s 2022 Child Support Guidelines.

Arizona Child Support Basics- Income Based Model

Arizona calculates child support using an income based model. As the name suggests, it takes both parents’ incomes into account to determine if and how much child support should be paid. The logic is that each parent should pay the same amount of financial support as if the family were still living together, which may then be apportioned depending on how much time the child spends with each parent.


Child support calculations are actually usually done by a computer. However, certain factors may be considered depending on your family’s unique needs. For example, child support could be higher if the child has special medical expenses from a medical condition. Or, child support may need to be reduced if a parent is incarcerated or becomes disabled.


What Counts As Income For Child Support Purposes?

When both parents work at salaried positions, it can be pretty simple to determine their respective incomes. But when one or both parents have variable income, rely largely on tips, receive monthly support from a family member or new partner, etc., it can affect what the court views as monthly income. Income from rental properties and business interests must be included for child support purposes as well. Even income like disability benefits and worker’s compensation must be included for a parent’s child support obligations. Even certain work benefits will be assigned a cash value to use for child support calculations.


Surprisingly, income from overtime work is often exempted by the family court for child support purposes. The courts want parents to have the option to work overtime at their jobs without worry about increasing child support. If the parent used to work overtime when the family was a singular unit, the parent is not obligated to continue working similar overtime hours after a custody division. This is to ensure that the parent will still have enough time to have a meaningful relationship with the child after splitting households.


Deductions For Children From Other Relationships

It isn’t uncommon for our clients to pay (or receive) child support for two or more children from separate relationships. Arizona’s Family Courts recognize that all of a parent’s children must be considered when calculating child support, as one child’s financial support can’t come at the detriment of another’s. If a parent is already paying child support for a child from another relationship, this amount will be deducted from that parent’s income for calculating their child support obligation for their other child. This deduction can be substantial if this parent is the only one financially supporting this child. However, receiving child support will not count as income for the purposes of calculating another child’s support.


Financial Support As a Child Gets Older

In Arizona, family law judges realize that a child’s need for financial support can change over time. In general, it is expected that expenses for a child will increase as they grow older. In Arizona, a child’s support can be increased by 10% the day they turn 12 years old. If the parent is paying support to one more than one child from the same relationship, the 10% increase will be prorated for each child that has reached their 12 birthday.


Medical Insurance

It usually makes sense for the children to only be on one parent’s health insurance policy. This will usually be the parent assigned more parenting time, if applicable. If so, that should be acknowledged in child support calculations. The child support order will indicate which parent will insure and be credited for the child’s healthcare. The amount that parent pays each month in health insurance will be prorated for the children who which support are paid. Whatever the parent pays in medical insurance can be credited as part of their child support obligation. That parent will still be credited if the insurance obligation is paid by someone else, such as a new spouse.


Childcare

Arizona’s childcare guidelines allow parents to add childcare expenses to their basic child support obligation. The person receiving the child support expenses cannot be a dependent- for example, one parent can’t claim their new stay-at-home spouse as a dependent but reimburse them for childcare expenses during their parenting time with the child. The childcare services must be appropriate considering the family’s financial situation- for example, one parent shouldn’t hire a private nanny versus a public daycare provider if both parents make less than the state median income.


Arizona Child Support Tax Exemption Guidelines

A major issue for parents who split custody of one or more children is who will claim them for tax exemption purposes. Sometimes, one parent will consistently claim them, or the parents might switch off years of claiming them. However, Arizona’s 2022 child support guidelines don’t allow a parent who is failing to pay child support to take advantage of the tax benefits for raising their children. The court can take away a parent’s right to parental tax benefits if the other parent can show a history of consistent failure to pay support. The amount the parent is entitled to will be deducted proportionately for the amount of child support they failed to pay.


Other Considerations

Child support is an important matter in Arizona, and it’s highly important that you make your monthly payments in a timely manner. Once child support is owed, there is nothing you can do about it. Child support arrearages can’t be discharged in bankruptcy. Failure to pay your child support could result in a wage garnishment, that will automatically deduct a portion of each of your paychecks and pay your monthly support and arrearages. If you have a child from another relationship or another dependent, 50% is the most your paychecks can be garnished. If you have no other dependents, this goes up to 60%. An additional 5% can be tacked on if you fall more than 12 weeks behind on your child support payments.


In some instances, a parent may be credited for travel expenses up to 100 miles for parenting time. The court will consider the parent’s conduct in making that travel necessary when deciding whether or not they should be credited.


Unless otherwise ordered by the court, one parent cannot fulfill their child support obligations with gifts in lieu of cash, such as clothing, toys, and school supplies.


A third party who is given custody of the child in question is entitled to receive financial support from both parents, unless one or both have signed away their parental rights.


More information about Arizona’s 2022 Child Support Guidelines can be found at Azcourts.gov – Arizona Child Support Guidelines.



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Thursday, October 27, 2022

INVESTIGATING DOZIER: Christopher Sholly

 



SO MANY OF the Dozier related posts on Finding Florida have been about the school itself. I’ve written about the dark history, the structures & our experiences BUT I’ve only really spoken of the victims, in generalities. This was never done on purpose; It was mostly out of respect to the victims, those who survived & those who did not, & of course the families of both groups. It may have also been a way to avoid getting too close & personal; At the end of the day I’m a mom of a 9-year-old & an Auntie to a 5-year-old, both boys. To look at them knowing that boys of the same age were forcibly plucked from their homes & placed into an environment that would change, if not end their lives makes me physically ill. Whatever the reason, it’s time to talk about the MOST important part of this entire endeavor, the reason why I’m willing to continue this uphill battle:

THE BOYS…


A MOTHER’S FIGHT FOR JUSTICE


IT WAS A late December night when I would get a call that would again change the direction that I was going. I answered & heard “Jenn, It’s Dawn Chase.” I was floored. I had seen her son’s story & had felt compelled to send her an email a couple of months before. The problem was that the open letter that she had posted on the website was written years before. I knew I was taking a chance using the contact info that had been attached to it but what did I really have to lose at that point? Thankfully, she did happen to see my email!



DURING THAT CALL, I told her about what I was trying to do & what had happened so far. I also told her about how I had gotten her son’s name to begin with. He had been the very last name on a list of about 15 other boys that another former Dozier boy had given to me. This list was different than the others…The Boys on this list had ALL served time at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in the 2000’s & EVERY single one of them could attest to the abuse that was happening at the school. These Boys were “Game Changers!” NOT only would they be able to back up the claims of the Whitehouse Boys that had been there in the 50’s & 60’s BUT they could also offer proof that the abuse NEVER stopped. Marianna didn’t care about changing OR righting the wrongs of the past; They just wanted it ALL to go away, whatever the cost may be. If I had to guess, I’d say it’s a pretty safe bet that there were kids being beaten until the very day that Dozier closed its doors in 2011.




A LIFE INTERRUPTED

HIS NAME IS Christopher Sholly. He is a son, a brother, an uncle, an aspiring model…And yes, he is also yet another unfortunate victim of the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys. Chris’s story runs a bit broader though as Dozier would be only one of many stops in Florida’s Juvenile Justice system; ALL would fail him miserably. What started as a couple of tees having a fight at school would result in a 13-year-old boy becoming entangled in Florida’s corrupt Juvenile Justice System for the next 4 years; ONLY ending when he would be herded into the dark abyss of adult prison life. There would be NO trying out for his high school sports team, NO nervous fidgeting while he attempted to ask a girl to homecoming OR prom. He wouldn’t even have the luxury of celebrating the remaining birthdays of his teenage years at home with his family. All of the things that most of us take for granted.






IT WOULD BE the Fall of 2004 when Chris would 1st come into contact with the Arthur G Dozier School for Boys. Near completion of his program at the Jackson Juvenile Offenders Center (JJOCC), he was looking forward to finally going home & getting on with his life. Claiming that they needed to free up spots for Juveniles that were considered “flight risks”, Chris was sent to Dozier.




HE WAS ASSURED that his credits from the JJOC program would transfer with him, So he believed that he would complete his remaining time at AGDSB & be released on schedule. By now, we ALL know that Dozier doesn’t offer happy endings. Chris would be NO exception.


FROM THE MOMENT he stepped foot onto the campus, he was taunted, severely beaten & verbally assaulted. When he wasn’t being personally abused, he had to witness others receive the same treatment. But Chris did his best to stick it out, knowing he was only a matter of weeks from getting his life back. It would be when he started to fear for his life that he would finally say something.



DURING A PHONE call with his mom, Chris had the courage to tell her what was happening at the school. His mom, doing what most loving moms would do, immediately went to authorities. The Florida Department of Children & Families (DCF) was called in to “investigate.”

And….


NOT ONE FREAKING thing happened! Now maybe a proper investigation was done & it was decided that this was just another case of a pissed off “juvenile delinquent” throwing around claims of abuse to get back at everyone for locking him up. That’s just got to be the case, right??


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IF THAT THOUGHT crossed your mind, I can assure you that you couldn’t be more wrong! As it turns out, the DCF caseworker assigned to investigate the claims of abuse was conveniently related to a Dozier staff member. But NOT just ANY staff member …It was THE staff member accused of abuse.





RETALIATION

IT MAKES ME sad to think about what so many children are now privy to at such a young age. It goes way beyond a child finding out that “Santa’s NOT Real” OR discovering that NOT all fairytales will have a happy ending. It’s realizing that the “Boogeyman” not only exists BUT takes the form of a man who is given too much power & has too much evil & hate inside. Being in such a position could be a good thing, if you decide to use that power to impact a child’s life positively. Obviously, most of the Dozier staff made a very different choice OR we’d all be hearing an entirely different story today. Yet, how powerful can you possibly be when your chosen victim is a child?





THE ANSWER IS quite simple; Beating a 13-year-old unconscious OR breaking his bones does NOT make a king BUT a coward. These real life “Boogeymen” would finally meet their match in the form of a teenaged boy. He may have been scared to death of not getting to go home OR worse, NOT making it out of the system alive, yet he decided to stand up for what was right.




“BUT I’M NOT AN ADULT”

IN SPITE OF the extreme retaliation that he would face, Chris would continue to report the abuse to his mom during their phone calls. She, in turn, began a crusade to get her son out of Dozier. Dawn spent her days reaching out to ANY official that she thought could help. She wasn’t going to stop until her boy was either transferred to another facility OR was sent home. Chris would eventually be transferred out of Dozier, though it wouldn’t be in a positive way. With approximately 6 years left until Dozier would finally close its doors for good, they weren’t about to allow another blemish to mark their record. The superintendent came up with a plan to keep that from happening; File assault charges on Chris stating that he had assaulted a guard & this time, they would make sure that he wouldn’t step foot inside another juvenile facility…This time he would be charged as an adult.




EVEN WITH THE evidence & witness testimony supporting Chris’s version of events, the corruption ran too deep…At just 17 years old, Chris became a child inmate sent to serve his sentence in a VERY adult prison.


ALTHOUGH I DID my best to tell Chris’s story, I barely scratched the surface of what he’s gone through. Fortunately, he kept a detailed journal documenting what he went through & with the help of his mom, compiled entries, letters & other important info…They then made ALL of the content public. If you’re interested in hearing his account, here is the link:

https://christophersholly.blogspot.com/2007/04/christopher-shollys-diary-abused-in.html?m=1



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Friday, September 9, 2022

Daniel's Law - Safe Haven for Babies

 Daniel's Law

Daniel's Law was signed into law in 2001 and is named for an infant boy who survived after being buried in a landfill in Allendale County soon after his birth. Nurses named him Daniel as he recovered at a hospital. The Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, now known as Daniel's Law, was enacted to prevent these kinds of dangerous and often fatal abandonments.


Under the law, instead of abandoning a baby up to sixty days old in dangerous circumstances, a person can surrender their unharmed newborn baby at a designated location. They can give their child a chance at a happy, healthy life with a loving family.

Daniel's Law is intended to save babies. It is not intended to hurt or punish anyone. It provides a safe option for mother and baby.

You should know:


The law applies to infants up to 60 days old.

If the baby has been harmed in some way, the immunity from prosecution may not apply.

A person who abandons a newborn cannot be prosecuted for abandonment if he or she takes the unharmed baby to staff or an employee of a Safe Haven. Safe Havens are defined as a hospital or hospital outpatient facility, law enforcement agencies, fire stations, emergency medical services (EMS) stations, or a house of worship during the time the church or synagogue is staffed. The receiving “safe haven” should complete this form. 

DSS will have legal custody of the child and will place the child in a foster home.

DSS will immediately pursue family court action to free the child for adoption.

The hospital will provide medical care and contact DSS.

The person leaving the child will be asked to provide medical information about the baby’s parents and, if possible, the name of the baby’s parents. This will help the medical personnel treat the baby for any health problems.

The person leaving the child does not have to reveal his or her identity. 

If you are pregnant and confused or frightened about what to do with your baby or know someone who is pregnant and in crisis – there are people who can help – the Department of Social Services, your local health department, and your local hospital.


 *One baby in 2020 was initially reported as a Daniel’s Law baby, but birth mother went through the relinquishment process which meant it was no longer classified as Daniel’s Law.


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Saturday, May 28, 2022

Child Abuse Prevention Resources

 Ok after reading more in this morning's news about a child who was abused and was likened to a concentration camp survivor, https://lawandcrime.com/crime/parents-of-ohio-stepmom-are-now-charged-with-helping-abuse-boy-who-was-likened-to-concentration-camp-survivor/?fbclid=IwAR0SFxmX1Ivscz5al2SLTiotK5Y7nbW35U4Zoq8WgcjMYyJNoeMsndjVP4E this story literally makes me sick.  what kind of people are in this world that does stuff like this to innocent children. If a parent finds themselves in a situation where they feel they are not capable are taking care of a child then by all means own that shit and turn that child over to Child Protection Services or a family relative, or in other cases give the child to the other parent.  And to the strip parents that come into a relationship where children are treated that child like it was your own.  To treat a child like a piece of garbage because they are not from you is unacceptable.  I know there is a special place in hell for those who do such horrific things to children.  

Parents and step-parents once again I am going to post some resources for parents who might be struggling, to use them.  Reach out and ask for help.  No child deserves to be tortured or abused.


National Child Abuse Prevention Partner Organizations

Series: Related Organizations Lists

Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway

National organizations were selected by the Children's Bureau to serve as partners in the national child abuse prevention initiative.


Alliance for Strong Families and Communities

1825 K Street, NW

Suite 600

Washington, District of Columbia 20006

Phone: (202) 997-2559

Email: atempleman@alliance1.org

https://www.alliance1.org link(opens in new window)

Rooted in the historic cause of advancing equity for all people, the Alliance is a national strategic action network driven by members aligned through shared ownership and a common vision to achieve a healthy and equitable society. Members provide and lead an array of programs such as counseling, education and enrichment, child abuse prevention, adoption, foster care, workforce development, neighborhood revitalization, and civic engagement and advocacy.

nadid: 30356

American Academy of Pediatrics

345 Park Boulevard

National Headquarters

Itasca, Illinois 60143

Phone: (202) 247-8600

Toll-Free: (800) 433-9016

Fax: (202) 393-6137

Fax: (847) 434-8000

Email: kidsdocs@aap.org

https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Child-Abuse-and-Neglect/Pages/Prevention.aspxexternal link(opens in new window)

General Scope: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a national, nonprofit membership organization of pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists that produces professional training materials and public education materials on pediatric topics including child maltreatment. Its mission is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.


Training Specific: The Council on Child Abuse and Neglect external link(opens in new window) is dedicated to improving the care and outcomes of infants, children, and adolescents through the prevention, identification, management, and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

nadid: 11077

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children

590 Avenue of the Americas

14th Floor

New York, New York 10011

Phone: (614) 827-1321

Toll-Free: (877) 402-7722

Fax: ( 614) 251-6005

Email: apsac@apsac.org

https://www.apsac.org/external link(opens in new window)

General Scope: The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), now in partnership with The New York Foundling is a nonprofit, national organization focused on meeting the needs of professionals engaged in all aspects of services for maltreated children and their families. Especially important to APSAC is the dissemination of state-of-the-art practice in all professional disciplines related to child abuse and neglect. The New York Foundling, whose mission offers an expansive array of services for under-served children, families, and adults with developmental disabilities provides the resources necessary to rebuild lives and rebuild families.


Training Specific: Find Training and Events Calendarexternal link(opens in new window) for information about APSAC and national and State-level partner events.

nadid: 11141

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Phone: (202) 336-5500

Toll-Free: (800) 374-2721

https://www.apa.org/external link(opens in new window)

The American Psychological Association (APA), based in Washington, DC, is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. APA’s mission is to advance the creation, dissemination, and application of psychological knowledge and practice to benefit society and improves people’s lives. The APA Violence Prevention Office (VPO) coordinates APA’s activities related to violence and injury prevention, and treatment on topics associated with child maltreatment, trauma, media violence, and youth violence. The office collaborates with other national associations, national collaboratives, and federal agencies to promote the contributions of psychology and psychologists to the understanding and prevention of violence.

nadid: 25972

American Public Human Services Association

1300 17th Street

Suite 340

Arlington, Virginia 22209

Phone: (202) 823-3200

Phone: (202) 682-0100

Fax: (202) 289-6555

https://www.aphsa.org/external link(opens in new window)

General Scope: The American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) is an organization of individuals and agencies concerned with human services. APHSA's mission is to promote, develop, and implement public human service policies that improve the health and well-being of families and children. As a major affiliate of APHSA, the National Association of Public Child Welfare Administrators (NAPCWA) represents administrators of State and local public child welfare agencies working to meet the goals outlined in APHSA's mission statement.


Training Specific: The website of APHSAexternal link(opens in a new window) provides training information on Leadership and Practice Development of Human Services Professionals. The Leadership and Practice Development Department (LPD) works to support and enhance the capacity of state and local human service agencies to improve outcomes by implementing new policies and effect major program reforms.

The National Staff Development and Training Association (NSDTA), an affiliate of APHSA, provides a national forum for the discussion of staff development and training issues at the Federal, State, and local levels. To learn more, please visit the NSDTAexternal link(opens in a new window).

nadid: 11143

Annie E. Casey Foundation

701 St. Paul Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Phone: (410) 547-6600

Fax: (410) 547-6624

http://www.aecf.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

The Annie E. Casey Foundation works to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families. The primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human-service reforms, and community supports that meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families.

nadid: 11142

ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center

4016 Oxford Street

Annandale, Virginia 22003

Phone: (703) 256-2084

https://archrespite.org/external link(opens in new window)

https://archrespite.org/contact-usexternal link(opens in new window)

The mission of the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is to assist and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care programs; to help families locate respite and crisis care services in their communities; and to serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.

nadid: 11103

Be Strong Families

1555 Sherman Avenue

#103

Evanston, Illinois 60201

Toll-Free: (800) 805-2505, ext. 5

Email: info@bestrongfamilies.net

https://www.bestrongfamilies.org/external link(opens in new window)

https://www.bestrongfamilies.org/contactexternal link(opens in new window)

Be Strong Families partners to develop transformative conversations that nurture the spirit of family, promote well-being, and prevent violence. It is internationally known as an innovator in using structured, small group conversations called cafés to facilitate transformation and healing within families.

nadid: 28799

Capacity Building Center for States

9300 Lee Highway

Fairfax, Virginia 22031

Toll-Free: (844) 222-0272

Email: capacityinfo@icfi.com

https://capacity.childwelfare.gov/states/

The Center for States supports public child welfare agencies in effectively initiating and sustaining change and innovation to achieve improved system, organizational, and program performance. As a result, the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families will be significantly enhanced. The goals for the Center for States include building capacity for increased effectiveness of public child welfare agencies through strong national expertise in child welfare and change management to help build and/or sustain the ability of agencies to perform well; to work in partnership with the Centers for Tribes and Courts to support States and other jurisdictions across the country; to create new and lasting partnerships with States, jurisdictions, Tribes, courts, and the Children's Bureau's Regional Office staff that reflect a shared focus on meeting the unique and individual needs of States and jurisdictions; to use a collaborative and systematic approach to build State and territory capacities across the five domains of resources; infrastructure; knowledge and skills; culture and climate; engagement and partnership.

nadid: 27469

Center for the Study of Social Policy

1575 Eye Street NW

Suite 500

Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Phone: (202) 371-1565

Fax: (202) 371-1472

Email: info@cssp.org

https://cssp.org/external link(opens in new window)

https://cssp.org/about-us/connect/contact-us/external link(opens in new window)

The mission of the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) is to develop and promote public policies and practices that support and strengthen families and help communities produce equal opportunities and better futures for children.


The Center coordinates the national Strengthening Families initiative which is being implemented in over half of all States. Strengthening Families engages early childhood programs and other unusual partners in preventing child abuse and neglect by building five, research-based, Protective Factors that are shown to be correlated with reduced incidence of child abuse and neglect. The Strengthening Families National Network provides tools, peer support, technical assistance, and other resources for States implementing Strengthening Families. For more information about this initiative, please see CSSP's Strengthening Families Curriculumexternal link(opens in a new window).

nadid: 18682

Chapin Hall Center for Children

1313 East 60th Street

Chicago, Illinois 60637

Phone: (773) 256-5100

Fax: (773) 753-5940

Email: webmaster@chapinhall.org

https://www.chapinhall.org/external link(opens in new window)

Chapin Hall is a research and development center focusing on policies, practices, and programs affecting children and the families and communities in which they live. The Center devotes special attention to children facing significant problems such as abuse or neglect, poverty, and mental or physical illnesses, and to the service systems designed to address these problems.

nadid: 11160

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Children's Bureau/ACYF

330 C Street, S.W

Washington, District of Columbia 20201

Toll-Free: (800) 394-3366

Email: info@childwelfare.gov

https://www.childwelfare.gov/

Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and the general public to information and resources targeted at the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to programs, research, laws and policies, training resources, statistics, and much more.

nadid: 17904

Child Welfare League of America

Headquarters

727 15th St. NW Suite 1200

Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Phone: (202) 688-4200

Fax: (202) 833-1689

Email: cwla@cwla.org

https://www.cwla.org/external link(opens in new window)

https://www.cwla.org/about-us/contact/external link(opens in new window)

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is the oldest national organization serving vulnerable children, youth, and their families. CWLA provides training, consultation, and technical assistance to child welfare professionals and agencies while also educating the public on emerging issues that affect abused, neglected, and at-risk children. Through its publications, conferences, and teleconferences, CWLA shares information on emerging trends, specific topics in child welfare practice (family foster care, kinship care, adoption, positive youth development), and Federal and State policies.

nadid: 11165

Childhelp

6730 N. Scottsdale Rd

Suite 150

Scottsdale, Arizona 85253

Phone: (480) 922-8212

Toll-Free: (800) 4AC-HILD

TDD: (800) 2AC-HILD

Fax: (480) 922-7061

https://www.childhelp.org/external link(opens in new window)

Childhelp is dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect. Childhelp's approach focuses on prevention, intervention, and treatment. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD, operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and receives calls from throughout the United States, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Childhelp's programs and services also include residential treatment services; children's advocacy centers; therapeutic foster care; group homes; child abuse prevention, education, and training; and the National Day of Hope, part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month every April.

nadid: 11162

Children's Trust Fund Alliance

PO Box 15206

Seattle, Washington 98115

Phone: (206) 526-1221

Fax: (206) 526-0220

Email: info@ctfalliance.org

http://www.ctfalliance.org external link(opens in new window)

Children's Trust Funds Alliance initiates and engages in national efforts that assist state Children's Trust and Prevention Funds in strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect. This includes promoting and supporting a system of services, laws, practices, and attitudes that supports families by enabling them to provide their children with a safe, healthy, and nurturing childhood.

nadid: 11127

Children’s Bureau Learning and Coordination Center at Kauffman and Associates, Inc.

165 S Howard Street

Suite 200

Spokane, Washington 99201

Phone: (301) 442-7720

The Children’s Bureau Learning and Coordination Center (CBLCC, formerly CANTASD) provides logistics and strategic communication services to support peer learning, meeting and events, and multimedia resource development on issues relevant to the full spectrum of child welfare. The CBLCC also supports several constituency groups, including the Federal Interagency Work Group on Child Abuse and Neglect and the Prevention Partners national network, and develops content for the National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect.

nadid: 30221

Circle of Parents

P.O. Box 17982

Richmond, Virginia 23226

Phone: (540) 847-8483

Phone: (804) 308-0841

Email: Circleofparentsac@gmail.com

http://www.circleofparents.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

The mission of the Circle of Parents is to prevent child abuse and neglect and to strengthen families through friendly, supportive, mutual self-help parent support groups and children's programs.


Currently, the Circle of Parents national network represents a partnership of parent leaders and 26 statewide organizations in 25 States and Puerto Rico. The organization was formed after a successful collaborative project of Prevent Child Abuse America and the National Family Support Roundtable, which was made possible by the Children's Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


The Circle of Parents website provides links to information about the program model, its state network member organizations, training and technical assistance to its membership, parenting resources, and more.

nadid: 12066

Darkness to Light

1064 Gardner Road

Suite 210

Charleston, South Carolina 29407

Phone: (843) 965-5444

Toll-Free: (866) FOR-LIGH T8663675444

Fax: (843) 571-0902

https://www.d2l.org/external link(opens in new window)

Darkness to Light is a primary prevention program whose mission is to engage adults in the prevention of child sexual abuse; reduce the incidence of child sexual abuse nationally through education and public awareness aimed at adults, and provide adults with information to recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

nadid: 11459

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

650 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor

New York, New York 10019

Phone: (212) 974-7000

Fax: (212) 974-7590

http://www.ddcf.org/external link(opens in new window)

The mission of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Child Abuse Prevention Program is to protect children from abuse and neglect to promote their healthy development.


The program awards grants to organizations to improve parent-child interactions and to increase parents' access to information and services that help prevent child maltreatment before it occurs.

nadid: 12065

FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP)

800 Eastowne Drive

Suite 105

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514

Phone: (919) 493-1584

http://friendsnrc.org/external link(opens in new window)

FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is a program authorized by Title II of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act that provides Federal funds to a lead agency in each State designated by the Governor to provide leadership for and support to child abuse prevention programs and activities in the State. FRIENDS assists CBCAP State Lead Agencies to meet the requirements of their funding through the development of written resources and the provision of training and technical assistance.

nadid: 26332

Futures Without Violence

100 Montgomery Street

The Presidio

San Francisco, California 94129

Phone: (415) 678-5500

Toll-Free: (866) 678-8901

Email: info@futureswithoutviolence.org

https://FuturesWithoutViolence.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

Futures Without Violence is a health and social justice nonprofit with a simple mission: to heal those among us who are traumatized by violence today – and to create healthy families and communities free of violence tomorrow. From domestic violence and child abuse to bullying and sexual assault, our groundbreaking programs, policy development, and public action campaigns are designed to prevent and end violence against women and children around the world. Striving to reach new audiences and transform social norms, we train professionals such as doctors, nurses, judges, and athletic coaches on improving responses to violence and abuse. We also work with advocates, policymakers, and others to build sustainable community leadership and educate people everywhere about the importance of respect and healthy relationships.

nadid: 30264

Infant Massage USA

PO Box 7745

Nashua, New Hampshire 03060

Phone: (978) 225-0093

Email: Linda.Storm@InfantMassageUSA.org

http://www.infantmassageusa.org/external link(opens in new window)

Infant Massage USA® provides comprehensive, evidence-based four-day training for people in many career fields, i.e: OTs, PTs, Nurses, Home Visitors, Early Intervention, etc. Our Certified Educators of Infant Massage (CEIMs) work with parents to provide instruction on how to massage their babies. Through the instruction, massage helps to improve the physical and emotional well-being of babies, enhances parent-infant bonding, and facilitates long-term, positive emotional development in families.

nadid: 25975

National Association for the Education of Young Children

1313 L St. NW

Suite 500

Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Phone: (202) 232-8777

Toll-Free: (800) 424-2460

Fax: (202) 328-1846

Email: help@naeyc.org

http://www.naeyc.org/ external link(opens in new window)

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the leading membership association for those working with and on behalf of children from birth through age 8.


NAEYC convenes thought leaders, teachers and other practitioners, researchers, and other stakeholders and sets standards of excellence for programs and teachers in early childhood education. NAEYC members include teachers, paraeducators, center directors, trainers, college educators, families of young children, and the public at large. Membership is open to all individuals who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of all young children.

nadid: 12062

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

5 Hanover Square

Suite 1401

New York, New York 10004

Phone: (917) 746-8300

Fax: (212) 785-1713

Email: pnp.representative@napnap.org

http://www.napnap.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) is the professional association for pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) and other advanced practice nurses who care for children. Established in 1973, we are the only national organization dedicated to improving the quality of health care for infants, children, and adolescents, and to advancing the PNP's role in providing that care. NAPNAP has a Child Maltreatment & Neglect Special Interest Group (CMN SIG) which is for members whose practice focuses on subspecialty practice in the field of child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, and child neglect evaluation. The aim of this SIG is better communication and cooperation among involved practitioners. NAPNAP also recently published NAPNAP's Practical Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Screening, Early Intervention, and Health Promotion, 2nd Edition. In it, is a section on Child Maltreatment which has information on Child Abuse and Neglect for School-Age Children.

nadid: 26333

National Center for Children in Poverty

475 Riverside Drive

Suite 1400

New York, New York 10115

Phone: (646) 284-9600

Fax: (646) 284-9623

http://www.nccp.org/external link(opens in new window)

The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) is a public policy center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America's low-income families and children. Using research to inform policy and practice, NCCP seeks to advance family-oriented solutions and the strategic use of public resources at the State and national levels to ensure positive outcomes for the next generation.

nadid: 11134

National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome

1433 N 1075 W

Suite 110

Farmington, Utah 84025

Phone: (801) 447-9360

Fax: (801) 447-9364

Email: mail@dontshake.org

http://www.dontshake.org/external link(opens in new window)

General Scope: The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) offers information on the shaken baby syndrome, shaken baby syndrome prevention programs, and training for professionals and parents nationwide.


Training Specific: The Online Training Center external link(opens in a new window) offers, among others, three training modules: the Period of PURPLE Crying program overview, Basic Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS/AHT) education, and Childcare Providers Intro to SBS/AHT.

nadid: 11208

National Children's Alliance

516 C Street, NE

Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Phone: (202) 548-0090

Toll-Free: (800)239-9950

Fax: (202) 548-0099

https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/external link(opens in new window)

General Scope: The National Children's Alliance (NCA) is a nonprofit membership organization that provides training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to communities seeking to plan, establish and improve Children's Advocacy Centers. These Centers further the goal of serving abused children through a comprehensive approach to services for victims and their families.

Training Specific: A wide range of training opportunities may be found in the NCA Learning Center. external link(opens in new window)

nadid: 11023

National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Exploitation

P.O. Box 17770

Atlanta, Georgia 30316

Phone: (678) 904-2880

http://www.preventtogether.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

The National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Exploitation (NSVRC) is a coalition that coordinates and collaborates among a wide variety of organizations and individuals committed to prevention. NSVRC’s mission is to create a unified effort to promote the healthy development of children and youth and end their sexual abuse and exploitation.

nadid: 29858

National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association

100 West Harrison Street

North Tower, Suite 500

Seattle, Washington 98119

Phone: (206) 774-7250

Toll-Free: (800) 628-3233

https://nationalcasagal.org/external link(opens in new window)

https://nationalcasagal.org/contact-us/external link(opens in new window)

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children is a network of 933 community-based programs that recruit, train, and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities. Volunteer advocates empowered directly by the courts offer judges the critical information they need to ensure that each child's rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care.

nadid: 11021

National Exchange Club Foundation

3050 Central Avenue

Toledo, Ohio 43606-1700

Phone: 419.535.3232

Email: development@nationalexchangeclub.org

http://www.nationalexchangeclub.org/foundation-2/external link(opens in new window)

The National Exchange Club Foundation(NECF) was established when the National Exchange Club, an all-volunteer service organization adopted the Prevention of Child Abuse as its National Project. Today, NECF helps local Exchange Clubs develop and maintain community-based child abuse prevention programs, as well as supporting Exchange's Program of Service projects, which include Youth Programs and Community Service, among others.

nadid: 11033

National Family Preservation Network

1070-1 Tunnel Road

Suite 10-347

Asheville, North Carolina 28805

Toll-Free: (888) 498-9047

Fax: (208) 543-6080

Email: director@nfpn.org

https://www.nfpn.org/ external link(opens in new window)

General Scope: The mission of the National Family Preservation Network (NFPN) is to serve as a primary national voice for the preservation of families through Intensive Family Preservation and Reunification Services (IFPS & IFRS).

nadid: 11304

National Family Support Network

770 P Street, NW

Unit 931

Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Phone: (415) 730-5310

Email: info@nationalfamilysupportnetwork.org

http://www.nationalfamilysupportnetwork.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

Founded in 2011, the National Family Support Network (NFSN) is a membership-based organization comprised of statewide networks of two or more Family Support and Strengthening programs, such as Family Resource Centers, working together within a collective impact framework to ensure coordinated quality support for families. The mission of the NFSN is to promote positive outcomes for all children, families, and communities by leveraging the collective impact of state Networks and championing quality Family Support, and Strengthening practices and policies.

nadid: 27481

National Fatherhood Initiative

12410 Milestone Center Drive

Suite 600

Germantown, Maryland 20876

Phone: (301) 948-0599

Fax: (301) 948-6776

Email: info@fatherhood.org

https://www.fatherhood.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

The National Fatherhood Initiative works to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.

nadid: 11197

National Indian Child Welfare Association

5100 SW Macadam Avenue

Suite 300

Portland, Oregon 97239

Phone: (503) 222-4044

Email: info@nicwa.org

https://www.nicwa.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) functions as the only Native American organization focused specifically on issues of child abuse and neglect and tribal capacity to prevent and respond effectively to these problems. NICWAprovide workshops and training programs, using culturally appropriate NICWA developed resources, including training materials, curricula, and books. NICWA also offers technical assistance and training on child care, family preservation, and substance abuse.


Training Specific: NICWA has developed training on a variety of topics related to American Indian child welfare that are available via on-site training, training institutes, or ICWA online training courses. For more information, please see http://www.nicwa.org/training/.external link(opens in new window)

nadid: 11020

National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV)

10065 Old Grove Road

Suite 210

San Diego, California 92131

Phone: (858) 527-1860 ext. 4140

Email: wvusendek@hotmail.com

https://www.npeiv.org/external link(opens in new window)

The National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV) embraces a national, multi-disciplinary, and multicultural commitment to the prevention of all forms of interpersonal violence. NPEIV believes it is a basic human right to be safe at home, safe at school, safe in the community, and safe when interacting with the institutions of our society. It is NPEIV's mission to work towards eliminating all forms of interpersonal violence, for all people, in all communities, at all stages of life. Please refer to NPEIV's website at: https://www.npeiv.org/external link(opens in a new window). for more information on NPEIV and its activities.

nadid: 25974

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC)

2394 Mt. Vernon Road

Suite 210

Dunwoody, Georgia 30338

Phone: (703) 225-2320

Toll-Free: (877) 432-3411

Fax: (703) 934-3740

Email: Help@FatherhoodGov.Info

https://www.fatherhood.gov/

The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) supports the Administration for Children and Families Office of Family Assistance's (OFA) efforts to assist States and communities to promote and support Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage.


Primarily a tool for professionals operating Responsible Fatherhood programs, the NRFC provides access to print and electronic publications, timely information on fatherhood issues, and targeted resources that support OFA-funded Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage recipients. The NRFC website also provides essential information for other audiences interested in fatherhood issues.

nadid: 19982

National SafeCare Training and Research Center (NSTRC)

14 Marietta Street

Room 233

Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Phone: (404) 413-1283

Email: safecare@gsu.edu

https://safecare.publichealth.gsu.edu/external link(opens in new window)

SafeCare is an evidence-based, behavioral parent-training model. SafeCare aims to prevent child neglect and abuse among parents of children 0-5 by targeting three skills that are proximal antecedents to maltreatment: positive parenting, home safety and supervision, and child health care. SafeCare is delivered in-home and includes approximately 18 sessions, with 3 modules that address the target skills (Parent-Child Interaction, Home Safety, and Child Health). The program uses behavioral strategies and teaching methods (e.g., observational learning, reinforcement, behavioral assessments, skill practice to mastery criteria) to ensure parent skill development. The National SafeCare Training and Research Center (NSTRC) at Georgia State University provides training and support for systems and agencies around the world to adopt SafeCare and deliver it to families. NSTRC was established in 2007 with funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation at Georgia State University. There are currently over 100 accredited SafeCare agencies in the United States and international settings.

nadid: 29867

Nurse-Family Partnership

1900 Grant Street

4th floor

Denver, Colorado 80203

Phone: (303) 327-4240

Toll-Free: (866) 864-5226

Fax: (303) 327-4260

Email: info@nursefamilypartnership.org

http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/external link(opens in new window)

The Nurse-Family Partnership represents an approach to the long-established service strategy of the home visiting model that improves the health and social functioning of low-income, first-time mothers, their babies, and families.


The NFP is affiliated with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and the National Center for Children, Families, and Communities(NCCFC) in the School of Nursing.

nadid: 12064

Parents As Teachers

2228 Ball Drive

St. Louis, Missouri 63146

Phone: (314) 213-8500

http://www.parentsasteachers.org/external link(opens in new window)

https://parentsasteachers.org/contactexternal link(opens in new window)

Parents as Teachers helps organizations and professionals work with parents during the critical early years of their children's lives, from conception to kindergarten.


Parents as Teachers develop curricula that support a parent's role in promoting school readiness and the healthy development of children. Providers are offered practical, hands-on applications for parents in real-world situations.

nadid: 11873

Predict-Align-Prevent

1452 Hughes Road

Suite 200

Grapevine, Texas 76051

Phone: (941) 445-3949

Email: info@predict-align-prevent.org

https://www.predict-align-prevent.org/external link(opens in new window)

Predict-Align-Prevent, (PAP) is on a mission to stop child maltreatment before it happens. Through geospatial risk analysis, strategic alignment of community initiatives, and implementation of accountable prevention programs, we discover practical solutions to the fundamental problems of child maltreatment, preventing the suffering and death of little children due to abuse and neglect.

nadid: 30223

Prevent Child Abuse America

228 S. Wabash

10th Floor

Chicago, Illinois 60604

Phone: (312) 663-3520

Fax: (312) 939-8962

Email: info@preventchildabuse.org

https://preventchildabuse.org/external link(opens in new window)

https://preventchildabuse.org/contact-us/external link(opens in new window)

Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) is committed to promoting legislation, policies, and programs that help prevent child abuse and neglect, support healthy childhood development and strengthen families. Working with State chapters, PCCA provides leadership to promote and implement prevention efforts at the national and local levels.

PCAA's research team external link(opens in new window) provides a link between research and practice by developing and evaluating prevention strategies, and by disseminating information about child abuse maltreatment and its prevention across the country.

nadid: 11034

Public Consulting Group – Children and Youth Services

148 State Street

10th Floor

Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Phone: (919) 426-5271

https://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/human-services/children-and-youth/external link(opens in new window)

https://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/contact-us/external link(opens in new window)

Public Consulting Group – Children and Youth Services work together with State and local agencies and the social services sector to help and heal children, youth, and families who have experienced adversity. PCG partners with these organizations to provide consulting and operational support to promote and protect children and families. Together, we work towards transforming the systems that support and protect children, youth and families.

nadid: 30285

Raising the Future

250 W First Street

Suite 250

Claremont, California 91711-3475

Phone: (909) 621-6184

Toll-Free: (855) 427-2736

Fax: (909) 621-0614

Email: Parentsanonymous@parentsanonymous.org

https://www.raisingfuture.org/program/parents-anonymous/external link(opens in new window)

Parents Anonymous, a program of Raising the Future, is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Parents Anonymous operates numerous programs and initiatives, including an international network of accredited organizations that implement groups and complementary children and youth programs based on a mutual support-shared leadership model. In addition, Parents Anonymous provides many services, including specialized training, customized technical assistance, public awareness, outreach strategies, and evaluation services to States, counties, and community-based organizations on a wide range of topics related to children and families.

nadid: 11030

Saint Francis Ministries

509 E. Elm Street

Salina, Kansas 67401

Phone: (785) 825-0541

Phone: (202) 431-3532

TTY: (800) 423-1342

https://saintfrancisministries.org/external link(opens in new window)

Saint Francis Ministries is a non-profit, faith-based organization dedicated to the protection, nurturing, and healing of children and families in body, mind, and spirit. Services offered to encompass family preservation, foster care, therapeutic foster care, adoption, residential care, international ministries, and community outreach services.

nadid: 29798

Search Institute

3001 Broadway Street N.E.

Suite 310

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

Phone: (612) 376-8955

Toll-Free: (800) 888-7828

Email: info@searchinstitute.org

http://www.search-institute.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

Search Institute conducts research to identify what children and adolescents need to become caring, healthy, and responsible adults and provides resources to apply this knowledge and to motivate and equip others in ensuring young people are valued and thrive.

nadid: 30357

Social Current

1825 K Street NW

Suite 600

Washington, District of Columbia 20006

https://www.social-current.org/external link(opens in new window)

https://www.social-current.org/contact/external link(opens in new window)

Formed by the union of The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and the Council on Accreditation, Social Current brings together a network of human/social service organizations and partners. Leveraging the collective experience of the field and research, the newly created organization focuses on amplifying the work of the social sector through collaboration, innovation, policy, and practice excellence. Social Current offers access to the intellectual capital of thousands of professionals within their network through peer groups, learning opportunities, collective advocacy, individualized consultation, tools, and resources that address the sector’s most critical challenges. Social Current also offers a compilation of live webinars and self-paced and instructor-led courses external link(opens in new window) that address issues related to organizational excellence, advancing equity, and population health and well-being. While most of the courses are free, some involve a cost.

nadid: 30138

Stop It Now!

351 Pleasant Street

Suite B319

Northampton, Massachusetts 01060

Phone: (413) 587-3500

Toll-Free: (888) 773-8368

Email: info@stopitnow.org

http://www.StopItNow.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

Stop It Now! prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families, and communities to take action before a child is harmed. Stop It Now! provides support, information, and resources for adults to take responsibility for creating safer communities.


Visit the Online Help Center at StopItNow.org for guidance and resources to prevent child sexual abuse.

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The Full Frame Initiative

308 Main Street

Suite 2A

Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301

Phone: (413) 773-3400

Fax: (413) 773-3322

Email: info@fullframeinitiative.org

http://fullframeinitiative.org/external link(opens in new window)

The Full Frame Initiative (FFI) is a national nonprofit organization that works to break cycles of poverty and violence through systems change. FFI has discovered the common DNA among the organizations that effectively serve people with multiple challenges and lasting change occurs when people are supported in the full-frame of their lives. Many more organizations would choose to operate with a Full Frame Approach, but they are stymied by rules, regulations, and other barriers present throughout the social service system. In partnership with practical visionaries in government, nonprofits, philanthropy, and communities, FFI removes systemic barriers to full-frame practice, allowing more people and communities to thrive.

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The U.S. Alliance to End the Hitting of Children

175 West Mark Street

Maxwell Hall, 2nd Floor

Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota 55987

Phone: (614) 834-7946

Email: wvusendek@hotmail.com

https://endhitting.org/external link(opens in new window)

The U.S. Alliance to End the Hitting of Children works to bring together individuals, groups, and organizations to create a unified voice calling for, and working toward, the end of all forms of physical and emotional punishment against children, especially in schools and homes. The U.S. Alliance envisions a country where children are loved, valued, respected -- and never hit.

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UNICEF

3 UN Plaza

New York, New York 10017

Phone: (212) 686-5522

http://www.unicef.org/external link(opens in new window)

UNICEF (UN Children's Agency) Social Norms and Protection of Children from Violence, Child Protection, Programme Division. UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. UNICEF promotes the strengthening of all components of child protection systems - human resources, finances, laws, standards, governance, monitoring, and services.

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ZERO TO THREE

1255 23rd Street NW

Suite 350

Washington, District of Columbia 20037

Phone: (202) 638-1144

Toll-Free: (800) 899-4301

http://www.zerotothree.orgexternal link(opens in new window)

Zero to Three's mission is to promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf. Zero to Three is dedicated to advancing current knowledge, promoting beneficial policies and practices, communicating research and best practices to a wide variety of audiences, and providing training, technical assistance, and leadership development.

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