Located at the Marilyn Kapner Levin Center for
Children's Advocacy and Child Abuse Prevention
Children's Advocacy and Child Abuse Prevention
Angela Baroco Eddy joins Gulf Coast Kid's House staff
Read MoreGulf Coast Kid's House adds Angela Baroco Eddy as Child Abuse Prevention Coordinator to its staff.
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Gulf Coast Kid's House currently offers three formal child abuse prevention programs. If your agency or community group is interested in learning about child abuse prevention, we will customize training to fit the needs of your group. Prevention programs may be offered at your facility or at Gulf Coast Kid's House. The three formal prevention programs offered at Gulf Coast Kids house are summarized below
This nationally recognized program is for any responsible adult that interacts with children on a personal or professional level. The focus of Stewards of Children is education regarding child sexual abuse. During this three-hour video and facilitator led course, participants will learn about the prevalence of child sexual abuse, ways to prevent child sexual abuse, how to recognize if child sexual abuse is occurring and how to react responsibly if a child discloses that they are being sexually abused. Schedule of course held at Gulf Coast Kid's House:
This program teaches children that dangers of abuse and abduction are real in a fun, non-threatening and interactive way. This one-hour video and facilitator led course covers safety concerns such as home safety, good touch/bad touch and stranger danger. Gulf Coast Kid's House works collaboratively with schools and child care centers in Escambia County to offer this program. Safety N.E.T Kids is most appropriate for children grades K-5. Call 595-5800 to schedule your class.
Gulf Coast Kid's House recognizes that many times abuse occurs because families do not have basic emotional support systems in place. Circle of Parents is a peer support group which allows parents to discuss the challenges of parenting in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
The best form of child abuse prevention is education. If you are interested in learning more about our programs or becoming a volunteer, please call Gulf Coast Kid's House at 595-5800.
To report a case of child abuse, call the Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96ABUSE.