Stress Resources During COVID-19

by Erin | Apr 16, 2020 | News

The article “Parent’s Have A Right To Be Stressed, but Don’t Take It Out On Your Kids,” co-written by Dr. Bob Sege, states that just as prior generations were deeply affected by the Great Depression, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and...

#Essential4Kids Resources during COVID-19

by Erin | Apr 3, 2020 | News

Reporting Abuse is #Essential4Kids during the COVID-19 Crisis A MUST READ!  Missouri KidsFirst is kicking off #Essential4Kids, a campaign designed to educate adults on how to recognize and respond to child abuse and neglect in our communities during the COVID-19...

Balancing ACES with HOPE

by Erin | Apr 1, 2020 | News

The future of our society is bright, and it rests with our children, who are the leaders, parents, citizens and workforce of the future. In turn, the well-being of our children is the responsibility of all of us. The Balancing ACES with HOPE document provides insight...

Love in the Time of Coronavirus

by Erin | Mar 26, 2020 | News

How can we reduce ACEs and toxic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic? Many of us are concerned that increased stress might increase the risk for ACEs. For example, most child abuse happens when adults reach their breaking point. However, we are not powerless in the...

A FANTASTIC Resource to Use Throughout the Year! Check It Out!

by Erin | Feb 20, 2020 | News

The 2019 Prevention Resource Guide: Strong & Thriving Families was designed to support service providers as they work with families to promote child well-being & prevent child maltreatment. It focuses on protective factors that build on family strengths to...