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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, its Child Welfare Information Gateway, and the FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention created this resource guide to support a wide range of service providers who work with parents, other caregivers, and their children with the common goal of strengthening families.

The guide contains resources to promote community awareness of five important protective factors that can help families protect children from the risk of child abuse and neglect, including tip sheets for parents in English and Spanish. These resources were developed with input from numerous national organizations, Federal partners, and parents committed to strengthening families.

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Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 2674 KB) Order Publication (Free - Add to Cart)
Year Published:	2009 - 86 pages

This Resource Guide was written to support service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. The guide includes information about protective factors that help reduce the risk of child maltreatment, strategies for changing how communities support families, and evidence-informed practices. It also offers suggestions for enhancing protective factors in families, tools to build awareness and develop community partnerships, information about child abuse and neglect, a directory of national organizations that work to strengthen families, and tip sheets in English and Spanish on specific parenting topics.

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Set of six tip sheets

Tips for parents (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability in English:	Printable Version (PDF - 764 KB)
Availability in Spanish:	Printable Version (PDF - 735 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 6 pages

This set includes six tip sheets written to help service providers offer guidance to parents and caregivers on specific issues, while supporting factors known to protect families from the risk of child abuse and neglect. Each easy-to-read factsheet focuses on concrete steps parents can take to care more effectively for their children and strengthen their family. Titles include "Bonding With Your Baby," "Dealing With Temper Tantrums," "Connecting With Your Teen," "Teen Parents?You're Not Alone!," "Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad," and "Raising Your Grandchildren."

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Individual tip sheets

Bonding With Your Baby (Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Series Title:	Tips For Parents
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability in English:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 158 KB)
Availability in Spanish:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 155 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Strong bonds between babies and caregivers help babies' bodies and brains grow. This tip sheet helps parents understand normal infant behavior, the importance of nurturing and attachment, and what parents can do to develop strong bonds with their babies.

Dealing With Temper Tantrums (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Series Title:	Tips For Parents
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability in English:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 68 KB)
Availability in Spanish:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 136 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

A young child's tantrums can be stressful for parents. This tip sheet helps parents understand why toddlers have tantrums, what they can do to help prevent tantrums, and how to handle them calmly when they occur.

Connecting With Your Teen (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability in English:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 165 KB)
Availability in Spanish:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 168 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Teens are becoming more independent, but they still need their parents' love, support, and guidance. This tip sheet helps parents understand typical teen behavior. It offers suggestions for how parents can use simple, everyday activities to reinforce their connection with their teens and show they care.

Teen Parents ... You're Not Alone! (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability in English:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 177 KB)
Availability in Spanish:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 188 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Being a teen parent is a 24-hour-a-day job and can feel overwhelming at times. This tip sheet reassures teen parents that these feelings are normal. It offers suggestions for reducing stress, improving parenting skills, and finding help when needed.

Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability in English:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 158 KB)
Availability in Spanish:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 149 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

Fathers who spend time with their children increase the chances that their children will succeed in school, have fewer behavior problems, and experience better self-esteem. This tip sheet lists 10 concrete ways that fathers can enhance their involvement in their children's lives.

Raising Your Grandchildren (from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)

Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
Availability in English:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 157 KB)
Availability in Spanish:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 164 KB)
Year Published:	2009 - 1 page

When children can't be with their parents, a grandparent's home can provide stability and comfort. This tip sheet helps grandparent caregivers understand how their grandchildren may be feeling, how to help children feel safe and secure in their home, and where to find support in their community if needed.

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Updated on April 3, 2009