In their first episode, Lane, Kelsey, and Jill discuss the five different types of childhood neglect and how to support families to prevent neglect from occurring.

This episode just scratched the surface of this complex topic. To schedule a training on childhood neglect with Jill, contact her at [email protected]

Resources:

Childhood neglect overview: https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/understanding-child-neglect

DCFS resource on how to prepare your child to stay home alone: https://dcfs.illinois.gov/safe-kids/safety/preparing-your-children-to-stay-home-alone.html

To search for resources and concrete supports in your local area, go to our website www.preventchildabuseillinois.org and use the "FindHelp" button in the footer of our website. Simply enter your zip code, click "search," and you will be redirected to the FindHelp website where you can view all of the resources in your area.

Thanks for listening! We hope you learned something new from our episode.

Welcome to The Power to Prevent Podcast! We hope you'll follow along with us as we start this new project. Every month, we'll share an episode that dives into the work we do at Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, a state-wide non-profit organization based in Springfield, Illinois. We hope this podcast will help you learn about child abuse and neglect prevention, and leave you feeling empowered to get involved in this cause. Whether you're looking for parenting tips, you're a professional in the field looking for resources, or just want to learn more--we're glad you're here!

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