Tips on Prevention: What You Can Do to Help

The St. Louis Family & Community Partnership, a coalition of child-serving agencies and interested individuals facilitated by Vision for Children at Risk, urges residents to support the fight against child abuse in these ways: 

• Promote healthy relationships and strong families. Be a nurturing parent and let your children know they are special and loved. Offer a helping hand to relatives and friends.
• If a family you know is undergoing stress, encourage them to get help. Use the 2-1-1 Missouri Information & Referral line to connect with services. 
• Support community agencies that work to prevent and treat child abuse. Donate much-needed funds or volunteer time to help these agencies fulfill their missions. For names of child-abuse prevention agencies in the St. Louis area, visit the St. Louis Family & Community Partnership Web site, www.stlfamilycommunity.org. 
• If you observe child abuse, report it to the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-392-3738. Learn the warning signs of child abuse.