Supporting Children and their families
A Connected Child is a Protected Child
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to prevent child abuse and neglect. Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and stable environment. Unfortunately, child abuse remains a persistent challenge in our communities — but it is preventable. Throughout April, we invite you to explore the calendar of events the Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council has put together, featuring workshops, training, community gatherings, and campaigns hosted by partners across the region. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth
CITY OF FREMONT PARENTING WORKSHOP
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JOIN THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION TASK FORCE
Alameda County’s Department of Children and Family Services and the Child Abuse Prevention Council seeks to bring together community volunteers from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences towards the service of the children and families residing within Alameda County to join our Child Abuse Prevention Task Force. We are looking to continue to have a diversity of member perspectives that are intended to encourage constructive conversation while gathering ideas and recommendations to recognize the child abuse prevention service gaps that impact children, youth, and families living in our county.
Task Force Members would be involved in:
- Conducting community needs assessment and site monitoring responsibility for contracts receiving funds.
- Setting priorities for funding.
- Providing recommendations to Board of Supervisors regarding funding.
- Attending quarterly CAPIT provider meetings.
- Working in a spirit of collaboration and partnership with child welfare and other stakeholders.
If you would like to learn more and request an application, please contact Alameda County Child Abuse Prevention Council at alamedacapc@acgov.org.
Perinatal Equity Initiative
Black women and birthing people face challenges that stem from policies and systems rooted in racism. They are twice as likely to live in poverty or to experience hardships, such as homelessness or the incarceration of a loved one, during pregnancy. In addition, chronic, transgenerational exposure to racism results in toxic stress that has been shown to have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of Black individuals, regardless of income or education levels.
It is time for all of us to work together to change this story. Find out what you can do to help by following @DeliverBirthJustice and visiting Deliverbirthjustice.org.
Raising children can be difficult. Oftentimes, parents and caregivers just need to talk to someone who can offer support, tips, ideas, and the kinds of services provided by the agencies in Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County. Call The Parenting Stress Helpline at 1-800-829-3777 today and find out all that is available to you and those you provide care for!
Mandated Reporter Training
Professionals working with children, including those who employ people under 18, are Mandated Reporters and required to report their suspicion of abuse or neglect. To learn more and schedule a training,
