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CAPCO

YOU can prevent child abuse!

About Me

The Child Abuse Prevention Coalition of Manatee County is dedicated to providing Public Awareness, Prevention Programs, Community Resources, and Advocacy Activities.

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click on the links bellow for a few community resources:Manatee Children's Services,Resource Connection for Kids

My Interests

This coalition meets on the 4th Monday of EVERY MONTH. Everyone is invited to attend the meetings at the Bradenton Womens Club, from 3 - 4 pm...

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If you suspect or have ANY SUSPICION that a child is being abused do NOT hesitate to call the child abuse hotline. You have the power to help save lives. Florida Child abuse hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE or National hotline
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We applaud the people who Recognize, Resist and REPORT ABUSE!! As well as child abuse survivors who have REPORTED previous ABUSE to protect our children and prevent future abuse.

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Resources

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)CHILD PROTECTION CENTERThe Child Protection Center offers prevention, intervention, and treatment of child physical and sexual abuse victims and their...
Posted by CAPCO on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:49:00 PST

A Mother's Song

Where do I begin? Is there a beginning? I feel this has been part of my life, our life, for so long. Is this how she feels? I have thoughts and memories of a beautiful little girl in my arms, ful...
Posted by CAPCO on Tue, 29 May 2007 09:34:00 PST

safe sleeping environment for BABIES

Babies are safest when sleeping: *On their back * On a FIRM mattress * Tight fitting sheets * no LOOSE blankets * No pillows or toys(stuffed animals included) * Home free of Smoke * light blanket only...
Posted by CAPCO on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 07:21:00 PST

Statistics

It is estimated that 4 children die each day from maltreatment in the U.S.A. 1 in 4 girls will be sexually abused before they turn 18 years old. 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 1...
Posted by CAPCO on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:29:00 PST

What is Child Abuse?

What is Child Abuse? Physical Abuse- When a child is hurt (intentionally by another person) in a way that leaves a mark that stays. A cut, scrape, scratch, burn, broken bone, bloody nose, bite mark. S...
Posted by CAPCO on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:57:00 PST

30 Activities to do with your kids in APRIL

..> 30 Activities to do with your Kids in April Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday   Giggle together Share Silly Jokes 2 Make your own family flag 3 M...
Posted by CAPCO on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 10:46:00 PST