Resources
to keep your church, your children, and your community safer:
1-800- 4 A CHILD HOTLINE FOR REPORTING CHILD ABUSE (see Child Welfare below for state hotline info)
National Blue Sunday Day of Prayer and Free Blue Sunday Resources
CASA National - Court Appointed Special Advocate - Volunteer opportunities
CarePortal - Connecting Churches to Local Children and Families in Crisis
Celebrate Recovery - A Recover addiction program to help stem the tide of child abuse neglect.
Child Welfare - Individual State Hotline and Online Reporting information
Children's Advocacy Centers National
Common Thread (Human Trafficking Rescue Agency)
Doves Nest Ministries - SAMPLES OF CHURCH POLICIES
Family Watchdog - Online sex offender registry check
National Children's Advocacy Centers - Forensic Interviewers and child abuse educators - Volunteer opportunities
Shepherds Watch BACKGROUND CHECKS ($12)
Texas Child Abuse Prevention Resources:
Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention
Cameron County Children's Advocacy Center
CASA Cameron & Willacy Counties
CASA Hidlaglo & Starr Counties
Children's Advocacy Center - Monica and Maggie's House (Cameron/Willacy Counties)
Children's Advocacy Center - Esterlla's Hourse (Hidalgo/Starr Counties)
Children's Bereavement Center RGV
DFPS Faith Based Programs( (CWOP (Children Without Placement and Clergy In Courts)
Department of Family and Protective Services - Online training and Faith Partners needed
Heart Gallery of South Texas
PALS Program
Specialized Health & Social Services
Sunny Glens Children's Shelter
Valley Haven Children's Shelter