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Our children deserve to grow up in safe homes and communities.
Child abuse hurts our future.
Our communities are stronger when we have safe and secure children.
Click here to see our Public Service Video
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Do you know what you can do to prevent child abuse?
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Talk with children about how to tell someone they trust if anyone hurts them. |
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Learn about the signs of child abuse and what to do if you suspect a child may be abused. |
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Know how to report child abuse. |
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Let elected officials know you care about laws and resources available to protect our kids. |
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Support child abuse prevention efforts in schools, churches, and community organizations. |
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Make a cash or in-kind donation to organizations that support at-risk children and their families. |
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Volunteer your time and talents to agencies trying to make a difference in children’s lives. |
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Support parents, lend a hand or ear, fix a meal, baby sit or provide other support that reduces stress that can lead to abuse. All parents need support! |
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Click here for help on talking to your children about touching rules |
For help or to report abuse.
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Pennsylvania Child Line 800-932-0313 |
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Delaware County Children and Youth Services:
Upper Darby 610-713-2000
Chester 610-447-1000
Sexual Abuse Center 610-891-5258 |
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In Delaware: Child Abuse Report Line 800-292-9582 |
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In New Jersey: Child Abuse Reporting Hotline 800-792-8610 |
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Childhelp USA National Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD, www.childhelpusa.org |
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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 800-843-5678, www.missingkids.org |
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Stop It Now 888-PREVENT, www.stopitnow.com |
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National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-333-SAFE, www.ndvh.org |
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Prevent Child Abuse America 312-663-3520, www.preventchildabuse.org |
2009 Stand for Children Partners
CASA/Youth Advocates
Family Support Line
PathWaysPa
Delaware County Council
Delaware County Office of Children and Youth Services
Delaware County Department of Intercommunity Health
Delaware County District Attorney, Michael Green
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2009 Stand for Children Events
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10 am
Delaware County Council sponsors a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Caring Critters for Kids Campaign Kick-Off, Delaware County Court House, Media PA
April 1 - 22, 2009 Caring Critters for Kids Campaign
Be a part of healing the hurt.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Stand for Children Breakfast
8 - 9:30 am at The Drexelbrook
With a presentation by Todd Lloyd
Child Welfare Director for Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children
For more information see our web sites
CASA/Youth Advocates, Family Support Line, and PathWaysPA
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