50 Ways to Help Families - CO4Kids
50+ Ways to Help Families One of the most effective ways to prevent child abuse is to strengthen families. Click the categories for 50+ ways neighbors, community organizations, employers, people... One of the most effective ways to prevent child abuse is to strengthen families. Click the categories for 50+ ways neighbors, community organizations, employers, people in the service industry, faith communities, and you can help strengthen families.Recognize a child or family in distress and offer assistance · Provide parenting education classes for parents and for students before they become parents · Connect parents to one another and to important resources for support · Check in with mothers and fathers to see how they are doing · Promote a culture where it is okay for employees to reach out and ask for helpMake family-friendly spaces or activities available at your establishment · Smile and lend a hand to customers who are having a tough time with their children · Offer to load groceries or other packages into the car for a parent with kids · Hang fliers about community events or helpful resources for parents and familiesOrganize a block party so families can meet each other · Start or participate in a carpool to help families
