National Parent Helpline®

  April 2011

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month!!!

The National Parent Helpline® is doing its part for child and family safety.

Please visit our website often to see what's new. Leave your thoughts or comments and build community. Partner with the National Parent Helpline® and help us be a resource to parents and caregivers everywhere. Contact Jodi Doane for more information or to become a partner.

WELCOME NEW PARTNERS!

 

We are thrilled to welcome new partners to the National Parent Helpline®:

  • American Renascent (CA)
  • American Self Help Groups Clearinghouse (NJ)
  • Ben Archer Health Center (NM)
  • Center for Human Services (CA)
  • CONTACT the crisis line (MS)
  • Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center (CA)
  • DrugWatch.com
  • Family Paths (CA)
  • First 5 Yuba County (CA)
  • First 5 Yolo County (CA)
  • First 5 Santa Barbara County (CA)
  • First 5 Nevada County (CA)
  • First 5 Butte County
  • Gymboree Play and Music (CA)
  • Head Start San Bernardino (CA)
  • Kern County Public Health Services Department
  • Keyes Elementary School (CA)
  • Missouri Alliance for Children & Families (MO)
  • The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
  • National Family Preservation Network
  • Native American Professional Parent Resources (NM)
  • Netsmartz
  • New Moms Connect (CA)
  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center (GA)
  • Orchard Place (IA)
  • The Partnership at DrugFree.org
  • Partnership for Strong Families (FL)
  • Stanislaus County Public Health Agency (CA)
  • The Treasure Box (CA)
  • Trinity Worldwide Reprographics (CA)
  • Volunteers of America Parent Education Programs (CA)
  • Whittier College (CA)
  • Sacramento Community Resource Directory (CA)

HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN 

Parents Anonymous® of Delaware is highlighting the National Parent Helpline® during April for the National Child Abuse Prevention Month and "Healthy Delawarians...Today and Tomorrow" celebrations.

 

Parents Anonymous® of South Carolina is celebrating National Child Abuse Prevention Month via a promotional campaign in partnership with Verizon. Three billboards encourage parents to prevent child abuse and to call the National Parent Helpline® when they're feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Mr. David McCallum, NCSI's Det. "Ducky" Mallard, praises the National Parent Helpline. Hear what he has to say. 

 

People who have used the National Parent Helpline share their thoughts... 

 

"I am an emergency response social worker in Fresno, CA. This is a great resource and I will be proud to hand out info regarding this helpline to consumers."

 

"My mom helps a lot of parents who are overwhelmed and frustrated. She suggests that they call the National Parent Helpline to get good, sound advice when they are feeling stressed out. I know that it worked for my mom and it will work for you, too!"

 

"Thank you for helping me make some big decisions. I am helping my grandchildren get reunified with their parents. We're carrying your support with us all the way"

 

"The National Parent Helpline® replaced hopelessness with hope. My first call replaced helplessness with new ideas. Knowing that you're not a bad parent, that you did not learn good coping skills, can set you free." 

WE'VE GOT A LOT GOING ON...

Parents are calling with questions about addressing suspicions of drug use by their teens; family communication; dating violence; sharing custody; behavioral concerns and parent advocacy. Can you think of someone who the National Parent Helpline® can help? Keep our number handy- 1-855-427-2736/ 855 4A PARENT.

 

Stay tuned to this newsletter for more exciting updates!

 

In This Issue
Welcome New Partners!
Happenings Around Town
What People are Saying
We've Got a Lot Going On
PartNer NEWS
As we celebrate National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the National Parent Helpline® is honored to be included in a number of helpful resources for families and those who work with them.  

 

Thank you, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health for listing the National Parent Helpline as a parenting resource.

 

Read about us in the latest edition of Children's Bureau Express!

  

 

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