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January is nationally recognized as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
The CAC of Niagara is home to the Niagara County Safe Harbour Program for youth experiencing trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. A goal of the program is to help educate kids and prevent abuse. … Continue reading →

Resiliency, Gratitude, and Peace. These are our wishes for you this Holiday Season. Prevention is our wish for the children in our community, and you can help make that wish come true!
Resiliency
According to an article published by the Center on the Developing Child from Harvard University, … Continue reading →

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is right around the corner. We are taking a moment to discuss the effects of domestic violence on children.
Domestic violence is violence that occurs between people in a relationship. It can include hitting, kicking, biting, slapping, … Continue reading →

Transitioning back to school can be stressful for a child and their caregivers, especially if it’s a new start or new school. Children who are sensitive or have development delays may need extra time to adjust to the new schedule, routine, … Continue reading →

Most people don’t realize that Shaken Baby Syndrome is the leading cause of head trauma deaths in children under the age of 5 in the United States. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) happens when someone violently shakes a baby causing bleeding around the brain. … Continue reading →