Prevention Resources

Education is the first step to identifying and preventing child abuse. Social Services staff have compiled educational materials in English and Spanish that will help families follow best practices for safe sleep for infants, know how to safely store their firearms, and to keep medication out of reach to children.

Educational Materials to Share

Medicine Safety for Kids

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Gun safety in the Home

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Safe Firearm Storage Options EnglishSafe Firearm Storage Options Spanish
Parent Safe Firearm Storage EnglishParent Safe Firearm Storage Spanish

Safe Sleep for Infants

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Drug Overdoses in the Home

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What Are Protective Factors?

Protective Factors ENGProtective Factors SPA

Learn More About Adverse Childhood Experiences with this PDF (English).