Through 250 chapters across 45 states & 13 countries For The Children provides direct intervention for (minor) victims of family induced childhood trauma.
There is an epidemic within the pandemic. And For The Children launches this month in response.
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"We are building a world free of family-induced childhood trauma."
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"According to an estimate published recently in the journal Pediatrics, at least 140,000 American children had lost a parent or caregiver because of the coronavirus."
Imagine.
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"According to an estimate published recently in the journal Pediatrics, at least 140,000 American children had lost a parent or caregiver because of the coronavirus."
Imagine.
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#DYK that children who witness domestic violence are at high risk for long-term physical and #mentalhealth problems? If your child has been exposed to domestic violence, here is how to help: https://t.co/0rrMnSjSn8
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The Child Tax Credit has been expanded to $3,600 per child under 6 and $3,000 per child 6–17 years old. Eligible non-filers can use this simple online tool to enroll to receive the Child Tax Credit: https://t.co/JMzwR83zpe #ChildTaxCredit#InvestingWithFamilies
Did you know that nearly nine million children live with at least one parent who has a substance use problem? Learn more with this primer for professionals. #ChildWelfare#SocialWorkSunday https://t.co/Ze4br0yCuZ
"We talk about creating a culture of healing…what can [professionals] do in their day-to-day interactions with foster youth to kind of help create that?" Hear more on the podcast. #SocialWorkSunday https://t.co/O9bLj39Nvz
A6: Children, and young children in particular, may express difficult emotions through behaviors instead of words. Caregivers can help child express strong emotions in safe ways, such as through play or drawing. https://t.co/bSpsNEJdSF #DDHPrep21#NCTSN
September is National Kinship Care Month. Learn how partnerships between relative caregivers and birth parents can help support #reunification. https://t.co/rvW6x50UY8 #kinshipcare
FTC’s work is simple: We stand for children’s rights.
FTC advocates and provides direct mentoring, fostering, and adoption for child victims of severe family induced trauma.
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When a child is left in a hot vehicle, their temperature can rise quickly and they could die within minutes. Take steps to prevent heatstroke: train yourself to look before you lock. Learn more here: https://t.co/8qpVt6F38h #HeatStrokeKills#LookBeforeYouLock
"If before COVID-19, five children died a day on average from child abuse, then there is no doubt this already-staggering number increased during the pandemic," says Paul Martin, CEO of For The Children.
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As a service provider, do you know ways to ID #HumanTrafficking victims? Unexplained injuries may be one sign. The @ACFHHS Look Beneath the Surface campaign has information. https://t.co/hqCdvGyxpN #SurfsideStrong#surfside
"This is an epidemic after the pandemic, and we cannot delay in responding to it. The damage done to these innocent lives is immeasurable, and the ripple effect of this devastation on our society will take generations to repair," said Martin.
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Learn about the issues that children, families and society are facing and how For The Children is leading the effort to change them.
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