You speak to a broad, diverse audience – and you can create a sense of community among all the people you reach.
The prevention of child abuse and neglect of course demands broad community involvement.
Share individual success stories of community support for families.
Show your audience that people just like them are helping to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Profile Humboldt County’s longstanding and innovative efforts to support families.
Explore and publicize the work of Changing Tides Family Services, First 5 Humboldt, the Humboldt County Office of Education, the Redwood Coast Regional Center, Northcoast Children’s Services, Family Resource Centers, Two Feathers Native American Family Services, Centro de Pueblo, and Paso a Paso. These are just a few of the organization; there are many more, working to support children and families in Humboldt County.
Report responsibly.
UNICEF provides ethical guidelines for journalist reporting on children.
Promote ways people can get involved in the community to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Even a quick on-air mention can give listeners, readers, or viewers an idea of how they can help.
Become a media sponsor in support of events that help keep kids safe, healthy and nurtured.
Donate airtime and production for PSAs, or have an on-air personality champion a cause.
Contact the Child Abuse Prevention Coordinating Council of Humboldt County to learn how you can promote and support Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
Feature efforts that offer members of the general public practical examples of how to take action.
Anyone can support families, promote community connection, and foster child safety by working with organizations like CASA of Humboldt, or volunteering at a Family Resource Center.
Share Family First on Facebook and spread the word that there are ways to get involved.
Resources for the Media
