ABOUT PROJECT CHILD...

Brief Coalition Summary:

Project Child is the child abuse prevention coalition in the Lehigh Valley. We provide public education, professional development, parent support, legislative advocacy and specialized programs in order to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote positive parenting practices. Project Child is a program of Valley Youth House.

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Upcoming events:

Learn about our upcoming Annual ConferenceandTortoise & Hare 5K Race

Services:

Project Child's services are mainly designed for parents, professionals and paraprofessionals in the community.

Parenting Education and Support

• Ongoing parenting classes meet weekly
• Two drop in parenting support trees
• Resources and information provided to parents of the Lehigh Valley

Information and Public Awareness

• Weekly column in The Morning Call on a parenting topic
• A variety of handouts for the community including Child Abuse Primers, in four editions -For Secondary Educators, Pre-school and Elementary Educators, for medical Professionals and for Citizens
• Public speaking engagements to educate the community on child abuse prevention topics

Professional Education

• Quarterly educational forums for professionals
• Annual conference April featuring a national speaker

Learning to Care

• Program designed to teach elementary aged children empathy and nurturing skills features weekly lessons and a monthly visis from a caretaker and baby.

Parents can call the Parent Line at 610-691-1200 for free, confidential information, referral and supportive listening.