Caring for Children

Let the children come to me. Do not hinder them.
The Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Matthew 19:14

http://www.missingkids.org
Click here for Children Missing in Texas

To view missing children for the last thirty days nationwide, click here.

Prevent Child Abuse. org
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You can make a difference in a child's life
by recognizing child abuse.
Here are some signs:
(One or two symptoms alone may not indicate abuse.)

Unexplained bruises or other marks
Unexpected changes in appetite or sleep pattern
Increased anxiety, nightmares, bedwetting
Sudden or drastic change in behavior, such as
withdrawal from activities or extreme hyperactivity.

If you suspect Child Abuse, call the 24-hour hotline:
1-800-252-5400 (In Texas)
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233

You can help prevent child abuse
by following these suggestions:

Do not let your child go places alone.
Get to know your child's friends and their parents
At your child's Day Care Center, ask questions about
staff qualifications, criminal background checks,
teacher-child ratio, and other information
Keep the lines of communication open,
between you and your child.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP A CHILD YOU LOVE.
Tips for parents to help their children stay safe.

Children should know their full name, home address, home phone number and how to use the telephone. Put your contact information in a highly visible location where your children can see it: Include office phone number, cell phone, pager, and family/friends.
Children should always have a trusted adult to call if they are scared or have an emergency.
Select a babysitter carefully. Acquire references from family, friends, and neighbors. Ask your kids how the time with the sitter was. Listen carefully to what they say.
Make a list of neighborhood boundaries where your kids can not travel beyond. Choose easily identifiable landmarks.
Tell your children what homes they can and can not visit.
Never leave children unattended in an automobile.
Children should never go anywhere with anyone without your permission.
Many parents put their children's names on their property to identify it. Be careful where you put your Childs name on their clothing, book bags and other personal property. This may put them on a first name basis with an abductor.
Walk your children's school routes with them. Both to and from the school. Point out landmarks. show them safe places they can go to in the event of an emergency or they are followed, if they take the bus make sure they know what bus to take.

Tips courtesy of missingkids.org

Children are the most precious people on earth.