Helping Children and Families

Part I: How to Report Suspected Child Abuse in the state of Texas

Explain the procedure for reporting suspected child abuse in your state. List the following:

• Criteria to use for determining when abuse may be present and a report must be made
• Steps to follow in making a report

Part II: Strategies for Helping Children and Families

Based on the resource, think about the kinds of needs families that have experienced abuse or are at risk for abuse may have in each of the following areas:

• Knowledge of child development and positive parenting practices
• Information on available community resources
• Reassurance for children and nonabusive parents

Then, for each area, explain:

• A specific need that a parent or child may have
• Two specific strategies or suggestions you could use or recommend for addressing that need