New Safe Sleep Guidelines from the AAP
The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently updated their safe sleep recommendations. Their safe sleep guidelines were last updated in 2011. … Continue reading
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Student scholarships available for Safe at Home Conference
The Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project is offering student scholarships for the 18th Annual Safe at Home: Seeking Solutions for Adult and Child Victims to be held November 3, 2016 at the Conference and Event Center Niagara Falls.Student scholarships are made possible through the support of the Niagara Falls Police Club and the United Steelworkers Local #9434. … Continue reading
Most Parents Aren’t Following Safe Sleep Guidelines, According to a Recent Study
In a recent video study published in the journal, Pediatrics, many parents didn’t follow safe sleep recommendations. In fact, 93% of babies at 6 months of age were at risk because of one specific issue. … Continue reading
September is Infant Mortality Month
September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month
Infant mortality is defined as death of an infant before they are one year old. In the most recent data from 2014, 6 babies died before their first birthday for every 1,000 babies (so an infant mortality rate of .6%). … Continue reading
Free domestic violence training available
The Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project will hold its annual Domestic Violence Academy on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Lockport, New York.
Domestic violence affects up to 25% of American households. Anyone who works with people encounters individuals who have experienced or been exposed to domestic violence. … Continue reading
2016 Safe at Home Conference – Register Today!
Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project
18th Annual Conference
Safe at Home:
Seeking Solutions for Adult and Child Victims of Family Violence
November 3, 2016 * 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls Street, … Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Lay Down With Your Baby
It’s tempting to lay down, sleep or feed your baby in bed; it makes for cute photos to share on social media or seen as a good bonding moment, but many people don’t know how dangerous that may be for the baby. … Continue reading
September 5th through the 12th is Suicide Prevention Week
September 5th through the 12th is Suicide Prevention Week; September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. You can make a difference by spreading awareness. … Continue reading
Auxiliary of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center supports new Child Advocacy Center site
The Auxiliary of the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has donated $10,000 to support furnishings and equipment for the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara’s new facility in the Golisano Center for Community Health. Auxiliary funds will support forensic interview and therapeutic components for the Center as well as furnishings and décor in waiting areas. … Continue reading
Erie-Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club supports Child Advocacy Center of Niagara
The Erie-Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club presented a donation to Ann Marie Tucker, Executive Director for the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara at their morning meeting, today June 22nd. The donation will support therapeutic services for young children at the Child Advocacy Center. … Continue reading
