Child Abuse And Neglect: Other Places To Get Help

The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a national resource for people seeking information on the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect, and related child welfare issues.

Child Welfare League of America is an association of more than 900 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist more than 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a wide range of services. The Web site offers tips for parenting children of all ages.

Childhelp is a nonprofit agency that provides parenting advice, child abuse prevention, and basic information about the normal growth and development of children. In addition, Childhelp provides telephone numbers and information about how to report suspected or observed child abuse or neglect. Hotline counselors and referrals are available. The agency also supports abused children through abuse prevention programs, preschool programs (including Head Start), and community outreach. Other services include referrals to appropriate residential treatment facilities, child advocacy centers, group homes, and foster care.

The Children's Bureau is a part of the U.S. federal government within the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The Children's Bureau works with state and local agencies to develop programs for protecting children and strengthening families. This includes preventing the abuse of children in troubled families, protecting children from abuse, and finding permanent placements for those who cannot safely return to their homes. The organization's Web site provides many links to information about how to report suspected child abuse and neglect, about laws and regulations regarding children and their care, and about other issues regarding child welfare.

Parents Anonymous encourages all parents to ask for help early to effectively break the cycle of abuse. Parents Anonymous groups meet in local community centers, churches, schools, housing projects, shelters, and prisons.