Be the One

Remember their name. Smile when you talk with them. Ask them about their day at school. Show you care.

Being a parent isn’t easy. Ask how their children are doing. Draw on your own experiences to provide reassurance and support. If a parent seems to be struggling, offer to baby-sit or run errands, or just lend a friendly ear. Show you understand.

Children need to know that they are special, loved and capable of following their dreams. Make sure your child feels loved and secure, even when he or she did something wrong. Encourage your child instead of criticizing. Praise his or her talents and achievements. Spend time with your child doing things you both enjoy.

Members serve 2 year terms and play a vital role as a decision maker in the policy and practice of child abuse prevention strategies. Click here for an application.

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held every odd month on the fourth Thursday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm in San Andreas, CA. All are welcome to attend. Email rdavis@co.calaveras.ca.us  or call 209-754-6917 for more information.

with your child’s teacher or school administrator. PCAC, schools, and family-centered agencies are partners in connecting families to resources that help.

Learn who spends time with your children. Young victims know their offenders 80-90% of the time. They are family members, friends, neighbors, and babysitters.

By becoming knowledgeable, you might be more able to recognize warning signs of abuse, risk factors, or inappropriate behavior by adults. You also might want to join the efforts of PCAC to support children and families in Calaveras County.

Children of any age can be impacted by witnessing violence. Exposure to violence leaves children feeling unsafe, scared and helpless. They may learn to view the world as a scary, unpredictable place at a time when they should be nurtured, exploring the world and learning new things.

If you have reason to believe a child has been or may be harmed, reporting it could save a child’s life.              

Learn More:   Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect

When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point you feel overwhelmed and out of control – take time out. Don’t take it out on your child. Talk to a friend, clergy, health care provider or other parents. Social service agencies staff are there to help and they understand it’s not easy to be a parent.

Anything you do to help can reduce the stress that often leads to abuse and neglect. Donate your used clothing, furniture and toys for use by another family. Offer extra support to families when they need it, as in times of illness, job loss, housing problems and other stressors.