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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Please do what you can to keep every child in New Jersey safe from harm.

Saturday 1 Learn the warning signs of abuse and neglect. Take action if you believe a child's health or safety is in jeopardy. Call 1.877.NJ.ABUSE.

Sunday 2 Daylight Saving Time Begins Longer days mean your children are outside longer. Always know where they are and who they're With.

Monday 3 Volunteer with a child abuse prevention program in your community. Call 1.800.THE.KIDS.

Tuesday 4 It's tax time! Don't forget to check the Children's Trust Fund box, line 54, on your state tax return to make a tax-deductible donation.

Wednesday 5 If you're a teen parent, it can be stressful to do it alone. Ask for help with child care.

Thursday 6 Curious about effective parenting skills? Check OUt the parenting resources at www.pta.org.

Friday 7 Children from single-parent homes can benefit from role models. Do you have time to volunteer as a Big Brother or Big Sister?

Saturday 8 NJ's Safe Haven Law lets parents give up an unwanted infant safely, legally and anonymously. Call the 24/7 hotline 1.877.839.2339 for more information.

Sunday 9 Frustrations or concerns about parenting? Create your own support group by calling a friend or relative. Or call 1.800.THE.KIDS for a local support group.

Monday 10 If you see a child in danger, please step in to help. A toddler alone in a public place, for instance, needs protection until His or her parents are found.

Tuesday 11 Learn how to save a child's life! Sign up for a first-aid and CPR course.

Wednesday 12 Do your children use the Internet? Instruct them to NEVER give personal information– name, address or telephone number –to anyone.

Thursday 13 First Day of Passover Invite your children to make the day special by helping to plan, cook and serve the holiday meal.

Friday 14 Good Friday Holidays are special opportunities to create memories and traditions with your family.

Saturday 15 Support healthcare for all children. Ideas: Learn about NJ FamilyCare by calling 1.800.701.0710 or visiting www.njfamilycare.org.

Sunday 16 Easter Let children share in the preparations! They'll Love decorating windows, painting eggs or making placecards for guests.

Monday 17 Lend a friendly ear when you meet a parent who needs to express the challenges or disappointments of parenting.

Tuesday 18 Post a list of phone numbers of neighbors and relatives your children can call when you have to be away from home.

Wednesday 19 Remind your children never to open the door to strangers or adults they are not comfortable with.

Thursday 20 Need someone to talk to about the challenges of parenting? Call 1.800.THE.KIDS.

Friday 21 Teach young children their name, address and phone number as early as possible.

Saturday 22 Earth Day Will New Jersey's youngsters have clean air and water in the future? For their sake, support conservation and recycling in your community.

Sunday 23 Build a support network to help with the challenges of parenting.

Monday 24 Single parents can expect to feel tired. You have twice as many responsibilities. Call 1.800.THE.KIDS if you need support.

Tuesday 25 Post this nationwide, toll-free poison hotline number where you can find it fast: 1.800.222.1222.

Wednesday 26 Before you hire a new sitter for your children, ask for references–and check them.

Thursday 27 Communicate with the parents of your child's friends to make sure your children's activities are always well supervised.

Friday 28 Can you open your home and your heart to a child? Call 1.877.NJ.FOSTER or visit online at www.njfostercare.org.

Saturday 29 Always keep youngsters within sight when shopping. Hold hands, put them in the cart or let them hold onto the cart with you.

Sunday 30 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that has.”- Margaret Mead, anthropologist

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