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| Gathered here in so much love Hearts are so entwined Gifts of love we think of now Words so filled with rhyme Together in this life we share Love and tears and pain Yet the hand that reaches out Forever it remains Holding close and loving so Each hug we share in life Giving us the strength to bear When things don't turn out right Sitting in our special pose With love we want to share Showing all that love is kind Hearts shine everywhere Beauty held with the soul Love will come to you Reaching from the special heart That truly loves you too You will always be to me The heart that ever glows Sharing life with hearts so right The beauty will outflow Years of love we always share You are by my side Constant beauty in my life Friendship now resides. ~ Francine Pucillo ~ ©2000, used with permission If you would enjoy using this blessed poem just e-mail Ms. Pucillo by clicking on her name to ask for permission. POETRY~EMOTION |
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| POETRY BY ~ Francine Pucillo ~ ©2000, used with permission If you would enjoy using this blessed poem just e-mail Ms. Pucillo by clicking on her name to ask for permission. POETRY~ |
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| YOU CAN HELP US STOP |
| National Resource Center on Child Maltreatment The Center helps States, local agencies, and Tribes develop effective and efficient child protective services (CPS) systems. Jointly operated by the Child Welfare Institute and ACTION for Child Protection, the Center responds to needs related to prevention, identification, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. |
| Child Welfare Institute Although every challenge is unique, the end objective is the same - a child welfare system that is focused on assuring the safety, permanence and well-being of the children and families it serves. |
| The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services AFC within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. ACF programs aim to achieve the following : families and individuals empowered to increase their own economic independence and productivity; strong, healthy, supportive communities that have a positive impact on the quality of life |
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| National Clearinghouse On Child Abuse and Neglect Information The Clearinghouse is a national resource for professionals and others seeking information on child abuse and neglect and child welfare. |
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| Black Administrators in Child Welfare Provides advocacy, publications, consultation, training, research, information dissemination, support and enhancement of service systems, and the development of policies, curricula, practices and leadership designed to have a positive impact on African American families and children. Serves as a support network for black executives running child welfare and human service agencies. |
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| HELPFUL RESOURCES BELOW |
| Suspected Child Maltreatment How to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment If you suspect a child is being maltreated, or if you are a child who is being maltreated, call the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453; TDD 1-800-2-A-CHILD). This hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
| State Toll-Free Child Abuse Reporting Numbers Resource Listing Each State designates specific agencies to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. |