The Parents Anonymous Parent Support Group Model is an evidenced based model which research has illustrated prevents child abuse and neglect by increasing the five protective factors of parenting.
A companion program to the parents' group, the Parents Anonymous Children and Youth Program provides a safe environment in which children can experience nurturing interactions with adults and develop healthy social skills.
The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is a nationally and internationally recognized parenting and family strengthening program for high-risk and regular families.
Children cannot be expected to protect themselves from child abuse. It is the responsibility of adults to be trained in child abuse awareness and prevention. This comprehensive training will empower you to become proactive and an advocate for children. You will learn about the four major types of child abuse as defined by South Carolina Law: neglect, physical, emotional, and sexual; how to recognize the clues that children give us, the behavior typically shown by perpetrators, and how to make a report to the proper authorities when indicated.