Support Over Silence for KIDS

You see a parent yelling at their child in public. What should you do? @SOS_ForKids trains bystanders what to do so that we can all help create communities where families are supported during challenging moments. Read more from Dr. Nancy Weaver: bit.ly/3yNd1aR

This spring, the Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice observed National Child Abuse Awareness Month by highlighting faculty, staff, and students who have done work to prevent child abuse in their communities. Read more: slu.edu/public-health-…

On Friday, May 7th from 11am-4pm, @visionforchildren will be hosting a virtual awareness event in support of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Click the link in our bio for the Zoom link and more information about the event! 💚#childrensmentalhealth

Today marks the last day of #ChildAbusePreventionMonth - but let's keep the conversation going. Preventing child abuse and neglect is everybody's business. #CAPMonth2021 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

Thanks for following along this month!  We can create safer and healthier environments for children and families when we all work together. #Childabusepreventionmonth

Children who are maltreated suffer chronic stress that can lead to systemic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is related to impaired physical and mental health. Learn more by clicking below. #CAPMonth2021 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth @PCAAmerica @PCA_NY @ISPCAN

We're excited to share our latest fact sheet on #resilience in #schools! Every child has the capacity for resilience. Learn more about how educators can help. @MtHopeFamilyCtr #ChildAbusePreventionMonth @The_APSAC tinyurl.com/xz67mtz4

Creating meaningful social connections with children in your community is invaluable to their growth and well-being. Children benefit from having lots of adults in their lives that they trust and who make them feel safe. Check out the Child Welfare Gateway for recommendations.

Traumatic and stressful events can happen in anyone’s life. Adults can heal, and adults can play a role in helping a child heal. The THRIVE resource shares the necessary steps to heal and to help others: bit.ly/2PteMTb #SurviveHealThrive #CAPM2021

Neighbors can step in and help prevent child maltreatment. In 2019, neighbors, friends, and family members reported 15.3% of child abuse and neglect cases. #CAPMonth2021 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Let's continue to plant seeds of change TODAY! bit.ly/3l5vCUf. We know the past year has been challenging for everyone, especially parents. Plant a pinwheel in honor of someone who has helped make parenting a little easier for you! #CAPMonth

It’s Tip Tuesday! Your support as a bystander can change the intensity of a situation. Follow our simple KIDS acronym for ideas about how you might help: K (offer kind words) I (intervene directly) D (distract) or S (seek help). A few encouraging words can go a long way.

We hosted a virtual training this month with @faceitabuse (faceitabuse.org). It’s wonderful to have such great partners in this work who understand that even a small gesture of support can go a long way toward helping struggling families.

The events of 2020 have only exacerbated the need for increased mental health support in teens. We’ve launched a new, innovative comprehensive approach to address the mental health crisis in high schools. Learn more about our approach: jedfoundation.org/jed-high-schoo…. #JEDHighSchool

Parenting can be TOUGH, especially w/ a baby or toddler. When you're exhausted, it may feel easier to just give up on baby playtime. NEW from Face It--10 activities to connect w/ your infant or toddler: bit.ly/2OLCqdL Remember, you are enough & you're doing a great job!

Many TKS to the nearly 100 partners in the @KosairCharities Face It Movement that joined today's virtual full partner meeting for updates on #KYGA21, #CAPM2021, and more. Special TKS to Dr. Nancy Weaver of @SOS_ForKids for sharing more about the bystander intervention training!

Are you looking for ways to learn and grow by creating safe and nurturing communities for our children to thrive? Sign up for several events led by the Face It Movement. Click the link in our bio to register! #preventchildabuse

We help children have positive childhood experiences by changing how we use our words and by teaching children how to handle big emotions. When a child is struggling, spend a few minutes validating the way they must feel. When kids feel heard, they’re better able to calm down.

An estimated 1,840 children died from abuse and neglect in 2019. Those that live can suffer other physical consequences, including changes in brain development. #CAPMonth2021 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

You all helped make it a wonderful training. Thank you, for being supportive advocates to our community!