Resources

Prevention & Response

The Warning Signs of Child Abuse & Neglect

How to Report a Suspected Case of Child Abuse or Neglect

You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse

Facts and Figures

Understanding Key Terms and Concepts

7 Ways to Help Prevent Child Abuse

What to do if you Can’t Care for Your Newborn

Michigan Infant Safe Delivery Law (Infant Abandonment Law)

Understanding Abuse & Neglect

What is Child Abuse?

What is Child Neglect?

Physical Abuse: Physical & Behavioral Indicators

Sexual Abuse: Physical & Behavioral Indicators

Emotional Abuse: Physical & Behavioral Indicators

Child Neglect: Physical & Behavioral Indicators

Family Violence and Child Abuse

Info for Mandated Reporters

List of Mandated Reporters

Mandated Reporter Form 3200: Report of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

Mandated Reporters' Resource Guide

Tips for Parents & Caregivers

How to Calm a Crying Baby

Helpful Hints for Handling Stress

Safe Sleep and SIDS

Never Shake a Baby

Disciplining Your Child: 7 Reasons to Stop Spanking

12 Alternatives to Hitting Your Child

Dealing with Tantrums

Help Your Child Have Fewer Tantrums

Tips for Shopping with Children

State & Local Resources

Michigan Children's Trust Fund

Michigan Child Protective Services

Kalamazoo Office of Child Protective Services

Child Protective Services Investigation Process

Prevent Child Abuse America

Annie E. Casey Foundation

5 Protective Factors

Parental resilience

Social connection

Concrete support in times of need

Knowledge of parenting and child development

Social and emotional competence of children