Community Outreach & Education Programs

Child Abuse Prevention Program - Washington County

CARES Northwest,

The Child Abuse Prevention Team, a universal prevention component of CARES Northwest, will offer age and culturally appropriate child abuse prevention curricula to youth, teen parents, caregivers and other community members. Kids Preventing Child Abuse and the Praesidium Called to Protect child sexual abuse prevention curriculums are two core components.

For More Information:
Debby Kernan  (503) 331-2400

Child Abuse Prevention Program - Multnomah County

CARES Northwest,

The Child Abuse Prevention Team, a universal prevention component of CARES Northwest, will offer age and culturally appropriate child abuse prevention curricula to youth, teen parents, caregivers and other community members. Kids Preventing Child Abuse and the Praesidium Called to Protect child sexual abuse prevention curriculums are two core components.

For More Information:
Debby Kernan  (503) 331-2400

Child Abuse Prevention Program - Clackamas County

CARES Northwest,

The Child Abuse Prevention Team, a universal prevention component of CARES Northwest, will offer age and culturally appropriate child abuse prevention curricula to youth, teen parents, caregivers and other community members. Kids Preventing Child Abuse and the Praesidium Called to Protect child sexual abuse prevention curriculums are two core components.

For More Information:
Debby Kernan  (503) 331-2400

Children's Justice Alliance - Statewide

Children's Justice Alliance,

The Children’s Justice Alliance is the organizing entity for a variety of partner programs that provide services for children of those involved in the criminal justice system and their families. In addition to coordinating comprehensive services for children and family members, this 501(c)(3) organization provides policy leadership, makes research-based programming recommendations, offers technical assistance and training for partners, and raises funds to provide financial support for programs and research.

For More Information:
Claudia Black  (503) 286-0623 info@childrensjusticealliance.org
www.childrensjusticealliance.org

Impact NW Early Childhood Fathering Project - Multnomah County

Impact NW,

The goal of this program is to promote child well-being and prevent child abuse by offering parent education, father-child interaction, and support to fathers with children 0 to 5 years of age. The program aims to promote father involvement and create a community of support for fathers marginalized by poverty and cultural/ linguistic isolation. The program uses volunteer fathers to facilitate weekly groups for the participants.

For More Information:
Susan Stoltenberg  (503) 988-2996 x 266

Period of Purple - Josephine County

Asante Foundation,

Period of Purple is an evidence-based prevention program to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The program targets infant caretakers to understand infant crying and to take appropriate steps to deal with the frustration evoked by a crying infant. The program is a collaboration of area hospitals, medical personnel and the child advocacy centers in Jackson and Josephine counties.

For More Information:
Deborah Ameen  (541) 789-5298

Period of Purple - Jackson County

Asante Foundation,

Period of Purple is an evidence-based prevention program to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The program targets infant caretakers to understand infant crying and to take appropriate steps to deal with the frustration evoked by a crying infant. The program is a collaboration of area hospitals, medical personnel and the child advocacy centers in Jackson and Josephine counties.

For More Information:
Deborah Ameen  (541) 789-5298

Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA)/Oregon Chapter - Statewide

Prevent Child Abuse America,

Focuses on child avuse prevention in Oregon.

For More Information:
Cindy Thompson  (503) 222-7102

The Period of Purple Crying - Polk County

Salem Hospital Foundation,

Period of Purple is an evidence-based prevention program designed to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The program assists infant caretakers in understanding infant crying and taking appropriate steps to deal with the personal frustration evoked by a crying infant. This program is a collaboration of four county regions and includes a significant outreach effort to educate the community about SBS thereby reducing its incidence.

For More Information:
Cindy Crosby RN  (503) 561-5576

The Period of Purple Crying - Yamhill County

Salem Hospital Foundation,

Period of Purple is an evidence-based prevention program designed to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The program assists infant caretakers in understanding infant crying and taking appropriate steps to deal with the personal frustration evoked by a crying infant. This program is a collaboration of four county regions and includes a significant outreach effort to educate the community about SBS thereby reducing its incidence.

For More Information:
Cindy Crosby RN  (503) 561-5576

The Period of Purple Crying - Multnomah County

Salem Hospital Foundation,

Period of Purple is an evidence-based prevention program designed to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The program assists infant caretakers in understanding infant crying and taking appropriate steps to deal with the personal frustration evoked by a crying infant. This program is a collaboration of four county regions and includes a significant outreach effort to educate the community about SBS thereby reducing its incidence.

For More Information:
Cindy Crosby RN  (503) 561-5576

The Period of Purple Crying - Linn County

Salem Hospital Foundation,

Period of Purple is an evidence-based prevention program designed to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The program assists infant caretakers in understanding infant crying and taking appropriate steps to deal with the personal frustration evoked by a crying infant. This program is a collaboration of four county regions and includes a significant outreach effort to educate the community about SBS thereby reducing its incidence.

For More Information:
Cindy Crosby RN  (503) 561-5576

The Period of Purple Crying - Marion County

Salem Hospital Foundation,

Period of Purple is an evidence-based prevention program designed to prevent shaken baby syndrome (SBS). The program assists infant caretakers in understanding infant crying and taking appropriate steps to deal with the personal frustration evoked by a crying infant. This program is a collaboration of four county regions and includes a significant outreach effort to educate the community about SBS thereby reducing its incidence.

For More Information:
Cindy Crosby RN  (503) 561-5576

 

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