by admin | Feb 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Traumatic experiences in general can trigger both mental and physical health issues in adults, but what about trauma that affects children? Research has shown how adverse childhood events, or (ACEs), can impact children with a variety of illnesses later on in life,...
by admin | Nov 27, 2020 | Protect A Child
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties (CACHS) celebrates Giving Tuesday with our Kick-off #UNSELFIE Campaign where we challenge others to give, share, and encourage giving back locally. Join millions around the world participating in the...
by admin | Nov 27, 2020 | Protect A Child
Preventing child sexual abuse begins with adults taking responsibility for protecting children. Know what to communicate to your child, behaviors to look out for, and steps to take to keep them safe.Body Parts & How Things WorkChildren with knowledge about healthy...
by admin | Nov 17, 2020 | Protect A Child
When children make the decision to tell an adult they have been abused, they are typically worried about what will take place. An adult’s response to a child’s disclosure is very critical. Kids need to know that breaking the silence about abuse is the right thing to...
by admin | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Children who have been abused or neglected need safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments to recover from the trauma they’ve experienced. If you’re parenting a child with a history of abuse or neglect, you may have questions about how you can help...
by admin | Oct 1, 2020 | Protect A Child
Child abuse is unfortunately all too common in this country, and physical violations aren’t the only type of abuse that our youth suffer from. It’s crucial to understand not just physical abuse but also emotional and sexual abuse as well, so that we can prevent...
by admin | Sep 17, 2020 | Protect A Child
Sexual abuse can happen to any child regardless of their race, socioeconomic group, religion, or culture. The world is a dangerous place, so it’s important that we recognize this ongoing crisis and try to prevent it as much as we possibly can.We can’t afford to lose...
