Resources

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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)

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

List of Mandated Reporters

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

Mandated Reporters' Resource Guide

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

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

Parental resilience

Social connection

Concrete support in times of need

Knowledge of parenting and child development

Social and emotional competence of children