CLIENT RESOURCES
CAPS – PREVENT CHILD ABUSE ELKHART COUNTY
A CHARTERED COUNCIL OF PREVENT CHILD ABUSE INDIANA
When a child is in the juvenile court system due to abuse or neglect, a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer represents the best interest of the child in court hearings and other areas of the child’s life. The purpose of CASA is to be the child’s voice in court, making sure children are safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive. Without a CASA, children may find themselves trapped in the court and child welfare system, spending their entire childhood moving from one temporary placement to another.
MAKE A REPORT
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Indiana Department of Child Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline today. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays, call 1-800-800-5556.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
GET TRAINED
DARKNESS TO LIGHT TRAININGS
Darkness to Light empowers adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse through awareness, education, and stigma reduction. These free trainings are designed for organizations that serve youth and individuals concerned about safety of children.
ONLINE TRAININGS
MONIQUE BURR ONLINE TRAININGS:
Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect; Real World Safety: Protecting Youth Online & Off; Protecting Children from Child Sexual Abuse; Preventing, Recognizing, and Responding to Human Trafficking.
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN:
(NCMEC) Is a non-profit whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. Check out their free resources for child serving professionals and parents that include videos, discussion guides, games, and presentations.
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES:
Is an online information course for reporting abuse and neglect.
CHILD SAFETY FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
BODY SAFETY
SENSITIVE TOPICS
SAFE ADULTS
DIGITAL SAFETY
SAFETY CONTRACT
HIRING CAREGIVERS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
REPORTING BULLYING
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
SLEEPOVER CHECKLIST
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
VICTIMIZATION PREVENTION
TIPS
TO HELP YOU BE THE BEST!
CAPS recognizes that parents receive benefits from good ideas and information.
PARENT CAFÉS –SELF-CARE FOR PARENTS
5 FAMILY STRENGTHS
DCS HOTLINE FACT SHEET
4 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR BABY HEALTHY
HOME ALONE BROCHURE
STRESS SURVIVAL GUIDE
HELPFUL LINKS
FIND LINKS TO VALUABLE PARENTING-RELATED RESOURCES, ARTICLES, AND INFO HERE:
TRIPLE P: POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
BEFORE 5: LEARNING ACTIVITIES
THE SOURCE: COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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