National Child Abuse Prevention Month is more than just raising awareness about the reality of child maltreatment. It’s about taking action to reduce it. Community members in northwest Indiana can join in the national effort by providing families with the support they need. There are certain issues such as a family’s neighborhood, income level, or societal factors that can make parenting more challenging. By reducing these vulnerabilities through strengths-based approaches that truly support families, we can all begin to mitigate child maltreatment and improve the outcomes of children, youth and families. In support of these efforts, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, together with Child Welfare Information Gateway, and the FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention developed the 2021/2022 Prevention Resource Guide. The guide provides more information about protective factors and highlights examples of innovative prevention approaches being implemented by communities across the country.
Strengthening families during National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Indiana Department of Child Services
