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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month & we are planting seeds of Hope at the Jamison Children's Center. Throughout the year, our local farming expert, Michael Kovacevich, teaches the children who are temporarily staying at the Jamison Children's Center, how to plant, harvest and grow plants. On Saturday, we also planted several Blue Pinwheels in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Thank you Kern County District Attorney's Office Cynthia Zimmer for joining in to help the ...kids. We can all learn from gardening. As we plant seeds in healthy soil, with lots of sunshine and water, we can create a beautiful garden. In the County of Kern, California we are fortunate to have a 24/7 children's shelter to provide a safe space for children who need to be placed into protective custody. To learn more about the Jamison Children's Center in Kern County, click here: https://www.kcdhs.org//child-prot/jamison-childrens-center

There are many ways that we can work together within our communities to help keep children safe. It starts by investing in stronger support systems for families. Follow @childwelfaregov during National Child Abuse Prevention Month to learn more. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ChildAbusePeventionMonth https://www.childwelfare.gov//pr/resources/resource-guide/

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. All families need support. Explore the 2021/2022 Prevention Resource Guide to learn more about the innovative ways that communities around the country are doing purposeful prevention work to help children and families thrive. . #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies https://www.childwelfare.gov//pr/resources/resource-guide/

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Prevention is possible, but what does it really take to effectively prevent child abuse? Learn more about the national data and the services offered to help prevent child abuse and neglect. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies https://www.childwelfare.gov//pr/resources/resource-guide/ Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic & Foundation County of Kern, California Aspiranet Kern Bridges Koinonia Foster Homes Pathways Family Services' Foster Parents Kern Family Health Care

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Take some time this month to learn how protective factors and adverse childhood experiences impact families and communities. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies https://www.childwelfare.gov/top/preventing/preventionmonth

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. To learn more about what is considered child abuse and neglect and what you can do to help, check out our partners at the Kern County Network for Children: https://kern.org/kcnc/child-abuse-prevention/ KCSOS County of Kern, California

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join us today at 11:00 a.m. for a free online training about Recognizing the Signs of Child Abuse and how to report it in Kern County. To Join this Free Training via Zoom click on this link: https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/6016178075 ... #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #strengtheningfamilies Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services County of Kern, California CityServe Network BakersfieldNow KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield Aaron Perlman - Eyewitness News Perla Shaheen Kget

Caring for a new baby can be exhausting, especially when you are sleep deprived. To learn more about about coping with a crying child, here are some tips from the Office of Child Abuse Prevention: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9//PDFs/PUBs/PUB273-A1.pdf Para obtener mas informacion haga clic aqui: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/OCAP/PUB_271_SP.pdf .

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The good news is prevention is possible. Everyone can help prevent child abuse and neglect and promote positive childhood experiences by supporting children and families where you live and work. Parents and caregivers: Parenting is hard work! There are many things you can do to create positive childhood experiences. Establish a routine. Children feel secure and thrive when the environment is structured for them.... Praise your child when she does something right. The more you praise a behavior, the more likely it is your child will behave the same way again. Pay attention to your child when he is trying to communicate with you. Giving him your full attention will make him feel like you care about what he has to say. Set aside time each day to talk and play with your child. Creating a special time lets your child know she is important and strengthens the bond between the two of you. Check out CDC’s Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers! This website can help you handle common parenting challenges and improve skills so you can enjoy helping your child grow. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #strengtheningfamilies First 5 Kern County of Kern, California Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Kern Medical See more

Becoming a playful parent - can ease the stress of life, and allow us to remember what it was like to be silly and have fun with our child. Here are some simple reminders on "How to Be a More Playful, Fun Parent." Grab an ice-cream cone together and enjoy it like a child... Play hide and seek with his/her friends Go bowling Make Popcorn and watch a STEM movie together Go for a run with your child Play pin the tail on the donkey Schedule game nights Do cartwheels together Enjoy the night sky and look for constellations Crack silly jokes or ask fun riddles Let your child paint your nails Make goofy, funny faces together Solve a jigsaw puzzle with your child Paint pictures and draw on sidewalk Jump on the trampoline (or bed) with your child Challenge them to a game of tag Go for a swim Dance on your favorite music Ride a bike together Do beat boxing and make silly sounds Challenge them to a game of scrabble Make lemonade Go for a horse ride Take a walk together Play dress-up Karaoke with their friends #ChildAbusePreventionMonth Report this ad

Kids start developing their sense of self as babies when they see themselves through their parents' eyes. Your tone of voice, your body language, and your every expression are absorbed by your kids. Your words and actions as a parent affect their developing self-esteem more than anything else. Praising accomplishments, however small, will make them feel proud; letting kids do things independently will make them feel capable and strong. By contrast, belittling comments or comp...aring a child unfavorably with another will make kids feel worthless. Avoid making loaded statements or using words as weapons. Comments like "What a stupid thing to do!" or "You act more like a baby than your little brother!" cause damage just as physical blows do. Choose your words carefully and be compassionate. Let your kids know that everyone makes mistakes and that you still love them, even when you don't love their behavior. #childabusepreventionmonth #strengtheningfamilies County of Kern, California CityServe Network See more

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. If you would like to learn more about how to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect, consider joining our on-line training on April 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The training is free and you will have an opportunity to ask questions via chat. To sign up for this training, contact Alexis Shaw at the Kern County Network for Children at 661/636-4993, or you may join the zoom training via https://kcsos.zoom.us/j/6016178075. To report suspected child abuse, call 661/631-6011. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #WearBlueDay2021 #CountyOfKern KCSOS County of Kern, 23ABC Bakersfield Kern County Sheriff's Office