What you can do to help prevent child maltreatment

AS A PARENT…

·            Spend time with your children.  Read and sing to them, play with them,

               and plan family events with them. (such as CASA Family Fun Day)

·            Be a role model for respectful behavior and values you believe in.

·            Listen to your children without judging them.

·          Show your children that you love them.

·            Know when and who to go to when you need help- no one says being a

               parent is easy!

AS A COMMUNITY…

·           Reach out and help a parent who is struggling.

·           Remind anyone you think is having problems with parenting that asking

              for help is a sign of strength.

·           Lend your time, skills, resources, or money to help groups that prevent

              child maltreatment and family violence.

·           Encourage clubs or other organizations to provide child care or transportation

              so parents can participate in activities.

Thank you for working together to keep kids safe and families strong.

Franklin County CASA