Creating a World
without Child abuse & neglect
HOW DOES CHILDREN’S TRUST PREVENT ABUSE & NEGLECT?
For 27 years, Children’s Trust has focused on one goal: preventing child abuse and neglect across Washington State before it begins.
We create a world without child abuse and neglect by making Parent Education & Support available and accessible to all Washington families. Through our state-wide network of partners, we ensure that families find effective, research-supported services in the communities where they live. Over the years, we have reached nearly 30,000 parents and children, teaching generations of families how to prevent abuse and neglect.
With your support, we can break the cycle.
About child ABUSE & NEGLECT
Every year, nearly 80,000 reports of child abuse and neglect are filed in Washington State. 20% of these are self-reported by parents who have nowhere to turn to for support. 8 out of 10 cases of child abuse and neglect in Washington can be prevented.
National research shows that families who receive education about their child's development and support that helps them cope with stress, economic hardship, and social isolation are more likely to prevent child abuse from occurring in their homes. Children's Trust Parent Education & Support Programs offer parents this very support before abuse begins.
OUR MISSION
Children's Trust is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in Washington State by strengthening families and ensuring the healthy development of children.
OUR VISION
No child suffers from abuse or neglect because his or her caregivers could not find support.
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Read some of the stories of families who have been assisted by Children's Trust's Parent Support & Education Programs.
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WHO ARE CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT VICTIMS?
- Children from families like yours—regardless of race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status
- Children most likely raised by parents who love them but lack the education and support that would help them prevent abuse
- People who will suffer from higher incidents of poor mental and physical health, are 60% more likely to be arrested as juveniles, and 30% more likely to commit a violent crime
- Adults who are more likely to abuse their own children