Active Parenting of Teens Class

PCCC announces an upcoming Active Parenting of Teens class that will be starting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The class will focus on positive parenting and discipline skills for use with teens. The classes will be held every Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Plaquemines Community CARE Center in Belle Chasse for six consecutive weeks. 

The only requirement for admission to the group is that a parenting intake be completed before the first group meeting. There is no cost for the parenting intake, but participants are required to purchase their books, which cost $15, and can be paid for either at the time of the intake, or at the first group meeting.

If there is anyone that you think would be interested, or that you would like to recommend to participate in the Active Parenting of Teens group, please refer them to contact the PCCCF, or Jesse Roessler (at jroessler@pcccf.org or 504-393-5750). The final date for an individual to sit for an intake and be considered for the group is Friday, May 12, 2017.

It’s National Infant Immunization Week!

Do you know if your child is up-to-date?  See when your child needs each vaccine, so you can stay on schedule and make sure your baby is protected against 14 serious diseases by age two. 

Irma White - Community Health Worker/Patient Navigator

April 24-30 is World Immunization Week

Follow the link for more information on World Immunization Week 2017

Fifth Annual Every Kid Healthy Week:

Every Kid Healthy™ Week is an annual observance created to celebrate school health and wellness achievements and recognized on the calendar of National Health Observances. Observed the last week of April each year, this special week shines a spotlight on the great efforts our school partners are making to improve the health and wellness of their students and the link between nutrition, physical activity and learning – because healthy kids are better prepared to learn!

Read the rest at http://everykidhealthyweek.org/.

Today is World Meningitis Day.

React Responsibly

Step 5 in Protecting our children from child sexual abuse is React Responsibly.

Recognize the signs

Step 4 in protecting our children from child sexual abuse is to Recognize the signs.

April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month

April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month.

5 steps to protecing our children

Knowing the Facts is Step 1 in 5 in protecting our children from sexual abuse.  Once we know the facts, Step 2 is to minimize the opportunity and Step 3 is to Talk About it.

The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse

http://www.d2l.org/the-issue/impact/

April is also National Autism Awareness Month

What is Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?  ASD is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committed to continuing to provide essential data on ASD, search for factors that put children at risk for ASD and possible causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASD as soon as possible.  

From birth to 5 years, children should reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move.  Tracking and acting early.  CDC estimates that 1 in 68 children has been identified with ASD based on tracking in multiple areas of the U. S. 

Learn the signs.  Act early.  

What to do Facts

Child Sexual Abuse Statistics - Use of alcohol or drugs at an early age can be a sign of trauma such as child sexual abuse.

Facts on Reporting

Child Sexual Abuse Statistics - Only 4 - 8% of child sexual abuse reports are fabricated.

Consequences of Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse Statistics - The history of child sexual abuse increases the chance of dropping out of school.

Risk Factors

Child Sexual Abuse Statistics - Of children who are sexually abuse, 20% are abused before the age of 8.

Circumstances of Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse Statistics - One in 7 incidents of child sexual abuse perpetrated by juveniles occurs on school days.

Prom Safety

It's Your Prom!  Make it Safe, Healthy and Fun

About Perpetrators

Child Sexual Abuse Statistics - Fact:  90% of Sexual Abuse Victims know their perpetrators.

The Magnitude of the Problem

Learning the facts is the first step to preventing child sexual abuse.  The statistics and facts we will share for the next few days can help you understand what child sexual abuse is, the risk factors and consequences for survivors, and how to identify and report suspected abuse.  Fact:  One in ten children will be sexually abused before age 18.  

April is Stress Awareness Month

"Stress happens. Sometimes it's unavoidable, at times it's unbearable. That's why taking time for yourself is invaluable. It's healthy to relax, renew, and rejuvenate."