Health and Safety

Too often child abuse and neglect is discussed only after an awful event occurs. All children deserve to grow up healthy in safe, loving homes. Use the resources below to help prevent child abuse or neglect in your community:

• Explore OneToughJob.org (available in English or en Español) for expert information and support on topics such as examples of age-appropriate behavior and discipline, how to help children cope with changes in their routine, and more.
• Learn the warning signs that a child may be suffering from abuse or neglect and how to report a suspected case to the Department of Children & Families (DCF).