SF nonprofit helping children be ‘safe and sound’ for over 50 years

Just For Kids, Child Advocacy Center “Hope in Bloom”

Just For Kids, Child Advocacy Center held the “Hope in Bloom” events on Thursday, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The community was invited to participate in a day dedicated to promoting awareness, providing resources, and celebrating the resilience…

Child Abuse Awareness Month in Monterey County

The Monterey County Child Abuse Prevention Council is taking the opportunity this Child Abuse Awareness Month to talk to children and parents about possible dangers kids can find online in the digital age. They released a new video called Behind the Screen: Dangers of the Digital Age, showing parents dangers to look out for, like cyberbullying, sharing sexual or inappropriate conduct, and convincing AI Chatbots. Officials also pointed to false o…

SF nonprofit helping children be ‘safe and sound’ for over 50 years

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Safe & Sound, a San Francisco-based nonprofit of more than 50 years, is one organization that not only works to prevent child abuse and neglect but also to support families. Here's one mom who made sure her young son was safe and sound. Watch the full story in the video player above. More information can be viewed on Safe & Sound's website.

A light for children facing abuse: Children’s Advocacy Center thanks donors, honors Belchertown police, schools at luminaria

NORTHAMPTON — When Kara McElhone, executive director of child welfare nonprofit Children’s Advocacy Center of Hampshire County, searched in vain for a satellite office in Belchertown, Police Chief Kevin Pacunas personally helped her locate a place to rent.

Little Warriors Prevent It workshop protects vulnerable

Peace River Family and Community Support Services is welcoming a workshop to raise awareness and provide information about child sexual abuse.

Through awareness we can protect our children from abuse and neglect

April has always been a time of renewal. Spring brings dormant plants and hibernating animals back to life, farm fields begin to turnover in preparation for the planting of crops, and many Kentuckians reflect on the resurrection of our savior.…