Presentations to improve community awareness and education about child abuse prevention.
Monday
April 25, 2016
9:00am – 12:00pm General public/foster parent presentation
1:00pm – 4:00pm    Professional presentation with Continuing Educations Credits available
IVY Tech Community College
3501 N 1st Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
Snacks will be provided for both sessions by Ft. Branch Catering Group.
More information and resources are available on the DCS April Prevent Child Abuse Awareness web page:www.in.gov/dcs/preventchildabuse
How are you help prevent abuse and neglect?
- If you suspect abuse or neglect, please call the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-800-5556.
- Reach out to parents that you know and offer a hand or emotional support.
- Volunteer time to programs that help parents.
- Let all of the children in your life know that that they can depend on you.
- Advocate for community services to help families.
- Report suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Consider becoming a foster parent.
Indiana Department of Child Services
The Indiana Department of Child Services protects children from abuse and neglect and works to ensure the financial support of children. Indiana Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline: 800.800.5556. Child Support Customer Service Kidsline: 800.840.8757 or 317.233.5437. www.in.gov/dcs
Our Partners
Prevent Child Abuse Indiana is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and is committed to making Indiana a better, safer place for Indiana’s most precious resources – our children. http://pcain.org/
Indiana Child Advocates (Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASA) These volunteers are carefully trained, appointed by the court and supported by program staff so they can advocate for the child’s best interests and help them have a safe and permanent home as soon as possible.http://www.childadvocatesnetwork.org/
