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Strengthening Families and Communities: 2011 Resource Guide
Strengthening Families and Communities: 2011 Resource Guide supports service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. It focuses on the five protective factors, which have been proven to reduce the risk of abuse and neglect, and provides tools and strategies to integrate the factors into existing programs and systems.
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Chapter 1
Laying the Groundwork
Information about the research on which the guide is based, including protective factors, strategies for creating lasting change, and evidence-informed practice.
Chapter 2
Working With Families: The Five Protective Factors
Detailed information about each of the protective factors and tips for infusing them into direct practice with families and children.
Chapter 3
Engaging Your Community
Tools and strategies to help build community awareness and support the development of broad-based community partnerships.
Chapter 4
Protecting Children
Information about why child abuse occurs, risk factors, consequences, and identifying and reporting maltreatment.
Chapter 5
Resources
Contact information for private and Federal partners working nationally to strengthen families.
Chapter 6
Tip Sheets for Parents and Caregivers
Strengths-based tip sheets on specific parenting topics that can be used in discussions or visits with caregivers.
Authors and Contributors
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The guide was developed with input from numerous national organizations, Federal partners, and parents committed to strengthening families.