Child Abuse/Missing Children/Child Safety

Keeping our children safe is of utmost importance.  Caring-Resources.com has provided a selection of websites for keeping your children safe online, at home, in the car, and from predators. 

Child Abuse/Missing Children

AMBER Alert - America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response – View current and past Amber Alerts, sex offender registries, and other information regarding missing children.

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children - APSAC’s mission is to enhance the ability of professionals to respond to children and families affected by abuse and violence.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - The #1 resource when children are missing.

Stop It Now! - A website dedicated to ending child sexual abuse.  Contains answers to common questions, warning signs, personal stories, and other resources.

Child Safety

Child Passenger Safety - Educational materials for keeping child passengers safe in the car.  Includes information about seatbelts, car seats, air bags, and other safety tips from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

“Child Safety on the Information Highway” - Tips for keeping children safe online from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Child Safety Publications - Brochures and safety alerts from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Some documents require Adobe Reader to access.

“Childproofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children” - Learn helpful safety tips and estimated product costs.  Site provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Children’s Safety Network - Includes materials on injury prevention and children’s health.

McGruff.org - Safety tips from MgGruff the Crime Dog.

SafeKids.com - A guide for Internet safety.

School Bus Safety Program -The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “works to educate school bus drivers, students, and other motorists about safe behavior that reduces the risk of being involved in a school bus-related crash.”

• General Child Care - Research child care information including nutrition and selecting the best child care for your family.
• Adoption & Foster Care - If you are considering adoption or foster care, visit these authoritative sites for helpful information.  Locate legal information regarding adoption as well as personal stories.  Learn about the adoption or foster process and what is the right choice for you.
• Child Abuse/Missing Children/Child Safety - Learn how to keep your children safe at home, at school, in the car, and online.
• Child Health - Find resources that will help you keep your child happy and healthy. Find information related to child health including growth charts, immunization information, symptoms, treatment, and pediatrician information.
• Education - Learn about education tips for helping children cope with going back to school, learning challenges, and doing homework.