Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center

A response to the ‘sister survivors’ from the U. S. Olympics Gymnastics Team from a former gymnast who currently works at Kids Hub. Now that I work with victims of child sexual abuse, the image and speech was empowering. Working in this field and being a former gymnast, what would you say to a parent of a child who does gymnastics or another gymnast? To the parent, I would say have open communication with your child about boundaries, have multiple conversations and be willing to listen.

Children across the Pine Belt will be comforted thanks to the generosity of one little girl Children across the Pine Belt will be comforted thanks to the generosity of one little girl When Ryleigh Jane was planning her birthday party, she decided she wanted her friends to bring teddy bears as gifts for a local charity. The teddy bear room is an area that houses new stuffed animals donated to the center for every child who enters the building. We serve children involved in allegations of abuse by providing them a place to be heard, supported and protected,” said DiDi Ellis, Kids Hub Director. I wanted to give teddy bears to Kids Hub for the teddy bear room,” said Ryleigh Jane.

“Parents enjoy getting together with their kids, but frustration can escalate during times of high stress,” said Teresa James, commissioner in the CHFS Department for Community Based Services (DCBS). When parents are upset with children’s behavior, a tried-and-true solution to regain composure is leaving the space and counting to 10, James said. James said staff at county DCBS offices may help parents by finding resources to handle the problems that will cause stress, including losing a job. Families who need help with these issues can get information regarding prevention resources on the CHFS Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities’Substance Abuse Prevention Program.

Call a nearby office of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and collect diapers, clothing, toys, books, and formula to help ease the transition of the who has to be taken off their homes as a result of abuse and neglect. Call the Preparation for Adult Living program in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and give “housewarming gifts” of linens, cookware, small appliances, and lamps for 18-year-old foster children who are moving out on their own own. Although child abuse is within all racial, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic groups, physical abuse and neglect are more likely among people coping with poverty. Children who are most probably be abused are children who are mentally retarded, premature, unwanted, stubborn, inquisitive, demanding, or have a very disability Report suspected child abuse and neglect.