April is Strengthening Families Month. Join us to promote the safety and well-being of Montana's kids and strengthening the prevention of child abuse and neglect. 

JOIN US!

• Attend the Butte-Silver Bow proclamation on April 4th at 10am at the Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse

• Wear blue on Monday's throughout the month of April  (#GoBlue) and share on social media to show your support. Don't forget to tag @butte4cs and @buttecares and use hashtags #GoBlue #StrongFamilies #SafeKids #GrowingBetterTogether #CAPM.

• Share other activities through social media using the hashtags #GoBlue #StrongFamilies #SafeKids #GrowingBetterTogether #CAPM

• color or make your own pinwheels (pinwheels for prevention).

• Make a connection with someone new today. Connection Matters!

• Encourage your church to participate in Blue Sunday on April 26th.

• Do your part to educate others and spread awareness about child abuse prevention. 

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

Child Sexual Abuse

• 5 Steps to Protection children one-pager

• Signs of child sexual abuse and what to do 

• Statistics: The Magnitude of the Problem

• Statistics: Reporting Abuse

• Statistics: Offenders

• Immediate Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse

• Long-Term Consequences of Child Sexual Abuse

Perinatal & Postpartum Period

• Period of PURPLE Crying

• PMADS (Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders)

• Shaken Baby Syndrome Fast Facts

• Preventing Abuse Head Trauma

• dontshake.org

• purplecrying.info

• Linking Infants & Families to Support​

ACEs & Organizational Support

• What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?

• ACEs Infographic

• 2021/22 Prevention Resource Guide

• The role of paid medical and family leave: One-pager

Parenting & Protective Factors

• Positive Parenting One-pager

• Parenting: The Five Protective Factors one-pager

• Parenting: Core Meanings of the Five Protective Factors 

• Parenting: What is a concrete support?

• Parenting: What is social and emotional competence of children?

Supports & Resources

• Report suspected child abuse or neglect: 1-866-820-5437

• Domestic Violence Shelters in Montana

• Children's Mental Health-Organizations and support groups 

• LIFTS: an online guide to supports, resources, and family friendly events

• ParentingMontana.org

• Health Resources for Babies and Toddlers

• Keeping Your Kids Safe on the Internet

• Tips for a Safer Sleepover

• Tips for Hiring a Caregiver

• Pre-Teen and Teen Conversation Guide

• Talking to Kids About Body Safety & Boundaries

Click the logo above to find local events, resources, and supports!​

• What to Do When Baby Cries

• My Crying Plan

• Trigger your Brain to Produce Happy Chemicals

• Kid Friendly Tip Sheet: how to help someone being abused or neglected

• Finding Quality Child Care Checklist

Blue Sunday for Churches

Include Blue Sunday in your service with a theme of strengthening families to honor victims of child abuse and neglect and those who protect them. Click the button below for more information and resources. 

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