WE CAN Library – Keep the lines of communication open

WE CAN Library – Keep the lines of communication open Social Media Caption Use our communications tip sheet to learn how you can support an incarcerated parent and their child in staying connected even when they’re separated. Resource Link https://cblcc.acf.hhs.gov/wp-content/uploads/FII-Tip-Sheet-Supporting-Communication-08.23.19-FINAL.pdf How To Use Right-click on the image above and select “save” to download the image….

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WE CAN Library – Tell a parent they’re making a difference

WE CAN Library – Tell a parent they’re making a difference Social Media Caption Use these appreciation postcards from the FRIENDS National Resource Center to let a parent know they’re doing a good job. Resource Link https://friendsnrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/NPLM-Postcards-English.pdf How To Use Right-click on the image above and select “save” to download the image. Copy and use…

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WE CAN Library – Have Some Fun!

WE CAN Library – Have Some Fun! Social Media Caption Learn from this father’s story about spending time on the playground. Resource Link https://friendsnrc.org/resources/help-me-to-pull-this-wagon-illustrated-version/ How To Use Right-click on the image above and select “save” to download the image. Copy and use the social media caption and text above. Share the image, caption, and link…

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WE CAN Library – Take the first step to keeping kids safe!

WE CAN Library – Take the first step to keeping kids safe! Social Media Caption Research shows that child abuse and neglect is correlated to other types of victimization like bullying and cyberbullying. The good news is that both kids and adults can often prevent victimization with appropriate tools and knowledge. MBF’s free, online trainings…

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WE CAN Library – Stay strong and positive for you and your children.

WE CAN Library – Stay strong and positive for you and your children. Social Media Caption Join Be Strong Families in daily webinars aimed at exploring your strengths, learn about the Protective Factors, and create strategies from your own wisdom and experiences to help strengthen your family. Resource Link https://www.bestrongfamilies.org/webinars How To Use Right-click on…

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WE CAN Library – Join together to prevent child maltreatment.

WE CAN Library – Join together to prevent child maltreatment. Social Media Caption Preventing child abuse and neglect requires us all to work together. Get new tools for collaboration from the FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention. Resource Link https://www.friendsnrc.org/activities-that-support-collaboration/collaboration-toolkit How To Use Right-click on the image above and select “save” to download…

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WE CAN Library – Sometimes you need a little help talking about serious issues.

WE CAN Library – Sometimes you need a little help talking about serious issues. Social Media Caption Talking with children about a parent’s incarceration can help them deal with emotions and lessen stigma. This toolkit from Sesame Street can help you open a conversation with a child about their parent’s incarceration. Resource Link http://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/incarceration How…

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WE CAN Library – Welcome Home

WE CAN – Welcome home. Enjoy reconnecting with your family. Subtitle If it’s more complicated than you imagined, you’re not alone–and there is help. Social Media Caption Welcome home! Enjoy reconnecting with your family. If it’s more complicated than you imagined, you’re not alone – and there is help. This brochure from ZERO TO THREE…

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WE CAN Library – Deployment, Relocation, and Separation Can Be Hard on Children

WE CAN – Deployment, relocation, and separation can be hard on children. Social Media Caption Deployment preparation has an extra, important step when you’re a parent — preparing your children for each phase of the deployment cycle (before, during, and after deployment). Resource Link https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/parenting-and-children/parenting-through-deployment/ How To Use Right-click on the image above and select…

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