Prevention Resources

The National Resource Center for Youth Development (NRCYD) works to build capacity within states and tribes to effectively meet the needs of adolescents in state and tribal child welfare systems.

The following tool kit offers many resources for working with adolescents by promoting youth engagement.

CCF Evidence Based Home Visiting Program:
Program Evaluation for 2009 - 2010

Authors:
Christopher Blodgett, Ph.D.
Myah Houghten, MLA
Washington State University
Area Health Education Center

with

Joan Sharp, MNPL
Council for Children & Families

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Executive Summary

SEATTLE, WA  (December 9, 2010) –  The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) announced that its national Strengthening Families initiative has named Washington as one of four states to participate in its Action, Implementation and Momentum (AIM) Community, designed to expand implementation of its Strengthening Families approach. The other states selected are Idaho, Massachusetts, and Tennessee.

The CCF Update for November 2010

This site was created to raise awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and offers information, ideas and answers for parents and caregivers who are struggling to cope with a crying baby. Resources and support are also available specifically for families in Washington State.

The Seattle Children's Protection Program is offering an opportunity to learn about Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, an evidence-based parenting and family support strategy:

June 8, 2010
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Wright Auditorium
Seattle Children's Hospital
4800 Sandpoint Way NE - Seattle, WA

Directions & Campus Map

A bibliography of resources related to parent engagement, involvement and leadership, along with links to 3 publications addressing parent involvement in early childhood education,elementary, middle and high schools.

Produced by the Harvard Family Resource Project, the information describes how parent involvement has significant impact on child outcomes, the development of new skills for parents, increased social connections, expanded knowledge of community resources, opportunities for community leadership and better school performance.

Washington State's 2012 Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation issued by Governor Gregoire.  The proclamation recognizes that child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure that "every family has the support they need to raise their children in a healthy, nurturing environment."

Read up on the latest prevention news, resources and funding.  Special topics this month: Child Abuse Prevention Month, fathers & children's literacy, Week of the Young Child.