Military Veterans Against Child Abuse
Listed below are links to various child abuse prevention associations and resources for parents and childcare providers to utilize in their efforts to keep children safe. Please check back often as we will constantly be on the lookout for new websites and organizations that we feel will be useful to parents as well as kids.
Family Service Organization - family-service.org/military/
Family Service offers free parenting support programs for military and veteran families. These programs include one-on-one classes and group parenting support focused on strengthening the family unit.
Child Help - www.childhelp.org
A website dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention - cdc.gov
CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, they are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
Consumer Affairs - Consumer Affairs Background Check Guide
A comparison of 10 popular background check companies and their features and reviews for consumers like you.
For Children with Special Needs (ED.gov) - ed.gov
A list of resources for parents with children who have special needs.
Family Watchdog - www.familywatchdog.us
Free service to locate sex offenders in your local area. You can also sign up for notifications when an offender moves in or out of your area.
Guide to Bullying and Cyberbullying - Onlineschools.org
A comprehensive guide to bullying and cyberbullying. This resource explores the challenges, impacts, and ways of combating bullying and cyberbullying among students.
National Bullying Prevention Center - www.pacer.org/bullying
Unites, engages, and educates parents, teachers, and communities nationwide to address bullying through education.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - www.missingkids.com
In our opinion, this website is one of the most important sites in terms of the compilation of information on missing children, child abuse and victimization prevention, and info for parents, law enforcement, and teachers on teaching safety to children of all ages.
The National Children's Advocacy Center - www.nationalcac.org
A non-profit agency that provides education, prevention, intervention, and treatment services to abused children and their families.
CyberTip Report - www.report.cybertip.org
This is a toll-free line to report crimes against children, such as child prostitution, abuse, and child pornography. You can also call 1-800-843-5678 to file a report about an abused, exploited, or missing child.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - www.TheHotLine.org
If you need information about domestic violence or need help you can also call 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233).
Pediatric Health and Safety Guide - acls.net/pediatric-health-and-safety-guide.htm
An informative site that offers a wealth of information on various safety topics for children.
Prevent Child Abuse America - www.preventchildabuse.org
Resource for information about child abuse prevention. National volunteer-based organization committed to preventing child abuse through research, advocacy, and education.
Bullying Resources for Educators and Parents - Teach.com
This website provides great information and essential resources for Educators and Parents about bullying.
Texas Poison Control Center - www.PoisonControl.org
Information about what to do in the case of accidental poisoning or you can call them at 1-800-222-1222.
Teaching Your Child About Peers With Special Needs - care.com
This website gives your talking points and tips on helping your child understand that each of us is created differently, but that doesn't mean you treat someone badly because they are different from you.
The Guide to Securing Life-long Accommodations for Adult Children With Special Needs - redfin.com
A guide that lists different resources to help you ensure that your adult children are safe and secure once they are on their own.
U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website - www.nsopw.gov
Website to search the national and state public sex offender databases.
Financial Resources and Discounts for Military Families - couponfollow.com
A helpful, financial guide developed specifically to help Military members and their families learn about the different resources, Federal programs, retail discounts, and deals for dependents of U.S. soldiers.