One of the primary purposes of PA is prevention and support of the family. Individuals do not have to reach the point of abuse before seeking help in developing their family. However, we certainly welcome families if abuse has occurred or has been identified and they would like to stop. We are available to help families break the generational cycle of abuse.

Note: Parents are the most frequent child abusers. But other guardians, e.g., parents' friends, relatives, may also be involved.) UNMET EMOTIONAL NEEDS: Parents who can't relate well to other adult may expect children to take care of parents, satisfy their need for love, protection, self-esteem. FREQUENT CRISES: Financial, job, legal problems, major illness, etc., can cause a parent to "take it out" on a child.

We are a statewide non-profit organization who's aim is strengthening the family and the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Our program is presented as a 9 hour parenting course offered on DVD or VHS video with a FREE accompanying parent's workbook. The premise of our program is based upon one central idea: The course is intended to be viewed by parents over a nine week period of time (to see the individual lessons, click here). It consists of approximately nine hours of taped classes, and we feel strongly that they produce the best results when viewed in small groups.

Our program is not about WHAT to teach, it is about HOW to teach effectively - how to teach your values to your children. God is for YOU to put in the program! Our course teaches techniques for YOU to use in teaching what YOU believe to YOUR children.

There is never a charge for our community based services, but there can be a minimum charge for items such as text books.

It is difficult to imagine that any person would intentionally inflict harm on a child. Many times, physical abuse is a result of excessive discipline or physical punishment that is inappropriate for the child's age. The parent may simply be unaware of the magnitude of force with which he or she strikes a child. Most parents want to be good parents but sometimes lose control and are unable to cope.

Each type of abuse has its consequences on children. However, the following are common consequences of child abuse:

The best way to protect children from abuse is to educate children and parents about child abuse. However, if you suspect a child abuse case, you should report it to the Family Protection Department in your region.

All of the children and their families join Big Brothers Big Sisters because they are wanting to get involved with a positive program that works. They usually hear about us through word of mouth, from their friends, relatives, schools, and other Bigs and Littles. A match is the pairing of a Big Brother to a Little Brother, a Big Sister to a Little Sister, or a Big Couple to a Little Brother/Little Sister.

Parents, above all other people, have the insight to help their children with the many problems they are facing. Sometimes a child's issues escalate to a point in which parents feel they need more help. Often, however, parents who are strong enough to seek help, merely need new skills that will bring powerful solutions to their child within the walls of their home. These parents build extremely strong bonds with their children as they work through solutions together.

The Army Substance Abuse Program, or ASAP, is a comprehensive program that combines prevention and treatment. The program is designed to strengthen the overall fitness and effectiveness of the Army and to enhance the combat readiness of its personnel and units by eliminating alcohol and/or other drug abuse

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Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) recognizes that there are times in the life of every family that demand more than most parents can bear alone. Though circumstances may require different kinds of help or levels of support, all parents face the need for family support coupled with practical, user-friendly information that may help resolve or prevent their children's problems.

Parents who answer yes to any of the questions listed above need to contact their physician to get a blood lead test for their child. If you live in a house built before 1978, especially one built before 1960, consider having a lead risk assessment performed at your home. A lead risk assessment must be performed by a licensed lead risk assessor.

No! Although most treatment providers prefer family involvement Michigan Law allows for adolescents to seek substance abuse treatment without the permission of either parent. There are special funds for the treatment of adolescent alcohol and drug problems. There is no cost to the adolescent.

Description: This is a piece of education material intended for all audiences that overviews childhood sexual abuse and the high incidence rates of children under the age of 18 years that are perpetrators.

Most symptoms are non-specific to ritual abuse. Trauma is trauma, and physical and sexual abuse is physical and sexual abuse. Because the abuse is so severe, the symptoms may be especially severe and recalcitrant. Symptoms that are suggestive of ritual abuse are either a fascination with or a phobia of objects, events, or symbols specific to ritual abuse and not generally encountered in other types of physical and sexual abuse.

In 2001, Child Protective Service (CPS) agencies investigated more than 3.25 million reports of child abuse and neglect throughout the United States. This is an increase of 2 percent from the previous year. Teachers, law enforcement officers, social service workers and physicians made 56 percent of the reports.

Based on data reported by CPS agencies in 2001, it is estimated that nationwide, 2,000 children died as a result of abuse or neglect. based on this number, five to six children die each day as a result of child abuse or neglect. Of these fatalities, 85 percent were children younger than six-years-old at the time of their death, and 44 percent were under the age of one.

Every day, nearly four children die because of abuse and neglect; 1,400 such deaths occurred in 2002. Children younger than one year accounted for 41.2% of these fatalities, and 76.1% of the children who died were younger than 4. Many experts believe the number of abuse- and neglect-related deaths may be much higher than the official figures.

It is important to understand that there are no quick fixes when it comes to teen drug addiction. The average length of stay in residential treatment is thirty days. During the course of treatment program participants, families and treatment providers working together, may determine that a longer stay is required. Prior to admission however, there is no way to determine if longer term treatment is warranted.

Umbilical cord blood is stored because it has a higher number of hematopoietic stem cells than bone marrow. Mothers generally save their babies' umbilical cord blood in case something is wrong, such as the baby needing a stem cell transplant while he or she is still a child. If, for example, the baby develops leukemia, he or she could be infused with his or her own umbilical cord blood.

YES! Parents are expected to visit regularly, except in unusual circumstances. The parent/child relationship must be maintained if at all possible. It is very hard for children to be separated from their parents, even when the parents have harmed the child. No one can easily replace a child's parents.