DARKNESS TO LIGHT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
CHILDREN'S COALITION PROGRAMS
A program of the Children's Coalition, Bully Proof is connected to students receiving the Al's Pals curriculum through the Children's Coalition and funded by Northeast Delta HSA. Buddy Benches have been installed across the region encouraging students to use them when they are in need of a buddy or would like to be a buddy.
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Darkness to Light is a national nonprofit organization that seeks to empower adults to prevent child sex abuse. Darkness to Light programs raise awareness and educate adults how to PREVENT, RECOGNIZE, and REACT responsibly to child sexual abuse. The Children's Coalition has a Trained Facilitator, Karla Parker, on staff.
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Although our primary purpose is to provide parent education, visit coaching and a safe environment for families and children receiving services through DCFS’ Child Protective Services, our ultimate goal is to provide free comprehensive parenting education, resources, and information for all parents in Northeast Louisiana.
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Not a #Number is a prevention curriculum designed to teach youth how to protect themselves from human trafficking and exploitation through information, critical thinking, and skill development.
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REGIONAL RESOURCES
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The Gingerbread House Bossier/Caddo Children’s Advocacy Center is a community-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that began serving abused children in 1998. The Center works in close collaboration with local law enforcement, child protective services, the district attorney’s offices, and medical and mental health professionals to provide the best possible services for abused children and their families.
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CAN trains quality community volunteers to serve as court appointed special advocates for abused children through the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program. The agency implemented the Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy program. The goal of this specialized therapy is to address symptoms in children that have resulted from a specific traumatic experience or experiences.
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In partnership with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), we promote the safety, well-being and permanence of children and families. Our goal is to reduce child neglect and abuse, family disruption and violence by working alongside parents to help them learn new life skills so that they can become better parents and provide a better future for their families. We focus on effective parenting techniques, positive discipline, improved communication skills, and child management.
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NATIONAL RESOURCE
Prevent Child Abuse America
WHAT IS ABUSE/NEGLECT?
REPORTING
Department of Children & Family Services
Law Enforcement
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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First West Christian Community Counseling Center
212 Cypress Street West Monroe, LA 71291 318.322.1427 |
CONCERNS ABOUT A CHILD CARE CENTER?
If you have concerns about a licensed child care center or registered family child care home, please contact the Louisiana Department of Education's Licensing Division at [email protected] or by calling (225) 342-9905 or toll-free at 1-877-453-2721. You can use the same information to report a center that you suspect is operating without a license.
SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
If you suspect that a caregiver or parent is committing child abuse or neglect, please contact the Department of Children and Family Services at 855-4LA-KIDS (855.452.5437) toll free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
