Part I: How to Report Suspected Child Abuse in the state of Texas

Explain the procedure for reporting suspected child abuse in your state. List the following:

• Criteria to use for determining when abuse may be present and a report must be made
• Steps to follow in making a report

Part II: Strategies for Helping Children and Families

Based on the resource, think about the kinds of needs families that have experienced abuse or are at risk for abuse may have in each of the following areas:

• Knowledge of child development and positive parenting practices
• Information on available community resources
• Reassurance for children and nonabusive parents

Then, for each area, explain:

• A specific need that a parent or child may have
• Two specific strategies or suggestions you could use or recommend for addressing that need
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  Early childhood agencies providing care for young children and
  supporting their families are in an excellent position to prevent child
  abuse and neglect. All families benefit from time away from their
  children; however, for some parents, time away from their children
  is essential to their ability to function as good parents. Without this
  respite, they are not able to cope with their child-rearing
  responsibilities.
  For many families, early childhood programs are their only links to
  the community from the time the child is born until he/she begins
  school. Programs can provide support to parents to reduce their
  isolation and help them to develop effective parenting skills. It is not
  unusual for parents of young children to seek advice about common
  problems in child rearing, and early childhood programs are a
  nonthreatening source of such information. Because teachers,
  caregivers, and providers already are well known to parents and are
  accepted authorities on child rearing, early childhood programs can
  play a vital role in improving the quality of parental care and
  preventing child maltreatment. Providing Ongoing Support for Parents
  Recent studies have shown that the most effective early childhood
  programs are those that actively promote and encourage the
  involvement of families. Early childhood education programs serve as
  an extended support system for families just as friends and relatives
  might have in the past. No matter how much time children spend in http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/caregive/caregiveg.cfm 1/7/2009 Caregivers of Young Children: Preventing and Responding to Child Maltreatment : Supp... Page 2 of 5 child care, their parents are still the most important people in their
  lives. Supportive relationships with parents enable staff to be more
  responsive to children's needs and increase parents' abilities to care
  for their children. Strong partnerships between parents and
  caregiving professionals should be based on trust, respect, and the
  understanding that the child's development will be enhanced when
  all the adults who care for the child work together. Supportive
  services can help parents feel more competent and relieve some of
  the stresses that accompany parenthood. When parents feel less
  stress, they are more likely to interact positively with their children
  and less likely to take out their frustrations on their children. Specific
  ways that early childhood education programs can support parents
  are discussed below.
  Developing Positive Relationships With Parents
  Early childhood education professionals can show warmth,
  friendliness, and concern and listen to parents' feelings and
  thoughts, without making judgments. They can demonstrate respect
  for parents' views, even when they do not agree with them, and help
  them to feel competent in their parenting roles. When parents learn
  to trust caregiving professionals, they will come to them for advice
  and support during difficult times.
  Being Alert to Signs of Stress in Parents
  When a family is under stress, the parents may seem disorganized
  and frequently forget important items, such as diapers or bottles of
  formula. A parent might seem frustrated when a child is slow to get
  ready to go home or state that he/she doesn't know how to handle
  the child's independent behavior. Parents under stress might be
  unwilling to accept help or more interested in talking about their own
  problems than their child's. When early childhood education
  professionals notice these signs of stress, they can discuss them with
  parents and, if appropriate, refer them to community resources
  where they can get the assistance they need to learn how to balance
  their parenting and other responsibilities.
  Providing Opportunities for Parents To Become Involved
  Many parents of young children are isolated and have little time to

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