What can I do to help?

1. Help a friend, neighbor or relative. 
Being a parent isn’t easy. Offer a helping hand to take care of the children so a parent can rest or attend to other family matters.

2. Get involved. 
Ask your community leaders, clergy, and schools to develop services to meet the needs of children and families.

3. Help develop parenting resources at your local library.

4. Volunteer at a local child abuse prevention program. 
For information about volunteer opportunities, call 1.800.CHILDREN.

5. Report suspected abuse or neglect. 
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, report it to your local child welfare agency here, call the National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453, or call your local police department.

6. Get active politically. Encourage local, state, and federal lawmakers to commit more resources to protecting children and strengthening families. Click here to send a message to your representatives.

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