The Advocate

First, let me briefly explain what a Family Advocate does: We meet with a parent who is either involved with the child protection agency (CPS) or believes they may be soon. We attempt to help them identify any issues that could be problematic, or if they have already had contact with a child protection worker, identify what steps will remedy whatever the problem was, and to find community services to help them address those issues

Submitted By Christine

I know when to say no

A fun rythmic poem to teach safety, boundaries, and empower them to feel safe and report abuse.

Submitted By Kay L. Schlagel

Child Abuse: Your Responsibility

This article explains the responsibilities of the family, community and the State to protect children and young adults from any type of abuse. It tells you the signs, how to report the incident and the difference between mandatory and moral responsibility to report.

Submitted By Mary M. Alward

Healing from Childhood Abuse

This article explains what constitutes childhood abuse, how it affects children and what they have to do as adults to heal from it.

Submitted By Mary M. Alward