Help us create a safer and healthier environment for children in our community. Join us in our efforts to prevent child abuse and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
This month, we're on a mission to make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by abuse. Join us by supporting our fundraiser this April for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Your donation can help provide vital resources, support services, and hope for those in need.
MORE WAYS YOU CAN HELP
There are many ways you can get involved in our efforts to prevent child abuse:
- Educate yourself and others about the signs of child abuse and how to report suspected abuse.
- Volunteer your time or resources to organizations that support survivors of abuse and work to prevent future incidents.
- Advocate for policies and legislation that prioritize the safety and well-being of children in our community.
- Join us at upcoming events and initiatives focused on child abuse prevention and awareness
Check out Georgia Child Abuse Prevention for more tips and resources
Child abuse takes many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect. It can have lasting impacts on a child's physical and mental health, as well as their overall well-being. Recognizing the signs of child abuse and knowing how to respond is essential in protecting children from harm.
Signs of potential abuse can include:
Social Withdrawal
Changes in Behavior
Depression, Anxiety
Lack of Supervision
Frequent Absences from School
Reluctant to Go Home
Rebellious Behavior
Self-Harm Attempts
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH RESOURCES
Check out a few tools + resources you can use throughout the month!
Looking for more tools & resources? Check out the 2024 Community Action Guide from PCA Georgia
UPCOMING EVENTS
This month is full of events and trainings geared towards providing individuals and organizations with the tools and insights! Click on each event to learn more!
Click here to sign up for Child Abuse Prevention Month Webinar Series presented by Prevent Child Abuse Georgia.
Click here to print Find Help Georgia flyers for your organization, request mailed materials, and more. Encourage families to use this FREE platform to connect to resources.
Click here to download a PDF of our 2024 press release for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Visit our Prevent Child Abuse Cobb web page to learn more about PCA Cobb.
Visit our Adverse Childhood Experiences page for more ACEs information, including our Trauma Credentialed Training opportunities.
Cobb Collaborative leads the Prevent Child Abuse Georgia (PCA Georgia) local council for Cobb County. Cobb Collaborative educates, engages, and empowers local people and organizations to improve outcomes for children and families in Cobb County. In this role as Prevent Child Abuse Cobb, the Collaborative will continue work within our programming to bolster child abuse and neglect prevention efforts and awareness in the community.