Search Results
To Listen to Audio click the Play Button [beneath each segment] which varies based on the browser you are using.
April 17, 2023
Title: April: National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Topic: National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Discussed by Dr. Sharen Ford
with Wait No More (www.WaitNoMore.org)
Part 1 of 3
Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.
Dr. Sharen Ford serves as the Director for Foster Care and Adoption at Focus on the Family. She is a nationally-recognized child welfare consultant and the retired Manager for Permanency Services for the Colorado Department of Human Services in the
Division of Child Welfare Services. Dr. Ford retired with 30 years of comprehensive work history with the department. She also served as the President of the
National Association of State Adoption Programs (NASAP).
Today, Dr. Ford discusses how to act, recognize, and support children who are in harmful and abusive situations.
Click here for more from Dr. Sharen Ford.
Click
here to support
Focus on the Family’s efforts to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ around the world.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is Dr. Ford so committed to raising awareness regarding the need for every child to have a quality family?
As Christians, is it our responsibility and obligation to love on and care for God’s children everywhere we go – home, church, school, and in our community?
James 1:27 “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
Title: Part 2 of 3 - April: National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Topic: National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Discussed by Dr. Sharen Ford
with Wait No More (www.WaitNoMore.org)
Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are children vulnerable in many ways?
What are some signs that a child might be being abused or neglected?
If we see something, should we say something?
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
Title: Part 3 of 3 - April: National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Topic: National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Discussed by Dr. Sharen Ford
with Wait No More (www.WaitNoMore.org)
Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What legal responsibilities do grandparents have if they suspect their
grandchild is being abused or neglected?
Why should single parents be extra careful with “live-in relationships”? Is
there a greater risk for child abuse?
What legal responsibilities do Sunday School teachers have?
How can the Church help?
If you or someone you know needs help and it is an emergency situation, call
911.
If you or someone you know would like advice, contact Focus on the Family at
1.855.771.HELP or click
here.
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization
April 13, 2021
Title: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Topic: National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Discussed by Dr. Sharen Ford
with Wait No More (www.WaitNoMore.org)
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child
abuse prevention truly is possible, but every family needs support – even
healthy families. We know that children in the welfare system suffer
maltreatment at a much higher rate than the rest of the population, but
prevention is a practical tool that applies to everyone.
Dr. Sharen Ford is the Director of foster care and adoption at Focus on the
Family. Today she discusses why this topic needs more attention. Everyone
can do something.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why is this year’s theme for National Child Abuse Prevention Month “Prevention
with Purpose”?
Dr. Ford says: “The goal of this month is to unite families and communities
– to rally together for the sake of our most precious assets: our children. The
best tool we have to protect our vulnerable children is prevention, prevention,
prevention.”
Are more and more states invested in keeping families together (after they
receive the help they need)?
How can we help as individuals?
How can our small groups help?
How can our churches help?
Click
here for the Resource Guide Dr. Ford discusses in this segment.
More from this Guest More on this Topic More from this Organization