What is the Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework? Strengthening Families™ is a research-based approach to working with families in a way that develops and enhances their strengths as a solution to their challenges. It is based on engaging...
Author: Mary Warren PhD, IMH-E® (IV-P)Even if you don’t consider yourself a math whiz, you can help your young child learn math concepts through simple everyday interactions:Point out circles, squares, and triangles in signs and or objects around you. Say the name of...
April is Child Abuse PREVENTION Month. Blue pinwheels are the national symbol of the happy, healthy childhoods all children deserve. Please consider displaying pinwheels throughout April to let others know you support PREVENTION of child abuse and neglect.Order blue...
Best for Babies is a statewide initiative to improve outcomes for infants and toddlers in the Juvenile Court system. Developed in 2004 by Sally Campbell and Prevent Child Abuse Arizona founder Becky Ruffner, Best for Babies was the first organization in Arizona to...
Healthy Families Arizona is a great example of how prevention works to keep families together and help them succeed. Although Healthy Families participants are at highest risk, 96 percent do not have substantiated reports of abuse and neglect, thanks to the program....
The Color Dash 5k to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Arizona is looking for sponsors for our 2016 event. This is our third year and we have consistently attracted 600-700 participants. We invite businesses and organizations to consider joining us Saturday May 28th,...
Today March 16th, 2016 Prevent Child Abuse America announced Dan Duffy as it’s next President & CEO, effective April 4th. Dan is currently 26th District Senator from Illinois and will resign as of April 3rd.“On behalf of our Board of Directors, I am pleased...
Hey dads! Next time you play with your baby, try using the element of surprise.Babies and toddlers love to play games like peek-a-boo, but you can also get creative in the way you surprise them. See how your toddler reacts when you wear a plastic bowl on your head or...
