Resources
to keep your church, your children, and your community safer​​:
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1-800- 4 A CHILD HOTLINE FOR REPORTING CHILD ABUSE (see Child Welfare below for state hotline info)
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National Blue Sunday Day of Prayer and Free Blue Sunday Resources
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CASA National - Court Appointed Special Advocate - Volunteer opportunities
CarePortal - Connecting Churches to Local Children and Families in Crisis
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Celebrate Recovery - A Recover addiction program to help stem the tide of child abuse neglect.
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Child Welfare - Individual State Hotline and Online Reporting information
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Children's Advocacy Centers National
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Common Thread (Human Trafficking Rescue Agency)
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Doves Nest Ministries - SAMPLES OF CHURCH POLICIES
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Family Watchdog - Online sex offender registry check​
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National Children's Advocacy Centers - Forensic Interviewers and child abuse educators - Volunteer opportunities
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Shepherds Watch BACKGROUND CHECKS ($12)​
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Texas Child Abuse Prevention Resources:
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Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention
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Cameron County Children's Advocacy Center
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CASA Cameron & Willacy Counties​
CASA Hidlaglo & Starr Counties
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Children's Advocacy Center - Monica and Maggie's House (Cameron/Willacy Counties)
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Children's Advocacy Center - Esterlla's Hourse (Hidalgo/Starr Counties)
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Children's Bereavement Center RGV
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DFPS Faith Based Programs( (CWOP (Children Without Placement and Clergy In Courts)
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​Department of Family and Protective Services - Online training and Faith Partners needed
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Heart Gallery of South Texas​​
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PALS Program ​​
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Specialized Health & Social Services
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Sunny Glens Children's Shelter​
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Valley Haven Children's Shelter
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