ABOUT PROJECT CHILD:

Project Child is the child abuse prevention coalition in the Lehigh Valley. We provide public education, professional development, parent support, legislative advocacy and specialized programs in order to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote positive parenting practices. Project Child is a program of Valley Youth House.

News:

Register for our next educational forum "LGBTQI Youth and Their Allies/Strategies for Support and Empowerment"

Join us at our 14th Annual Tortoise and Hare Run and Fun Walk

Project Child is expanding our use of social media to stay connected to the community we serve. To stay updated on Project Child you can follow us on Twitter and Google Plus, you can friend us or like us on Facebook and you can check out our page on the Movement for America's Children. You can also join our e-mail list by e-mailing us at projectchildlv@aol.com

Services:

Project Child's services are mainly designed for parents, professionals and paraprofessionals in the community.

Parenting Education and Support

• Ongoing parenting classes meet weekly
• One drop in parenting support tree
• Resources and information provided to parents of the Lehigh Valley
• Information and Public Awareness
• Weekly column in The Morning Call on a parenting topic
• A variety of handouts for the community including Child Abuse Primers, in four editions -For Secondary Educators, Pre-school and Elementary Educators, for medical Professionals and for Citizens

Public speaking engagements to educate the community on child abuse prevention topics

• Professional Education
• Quarterly educational forums for professionals
• Annual conference in April featuring a national speaker

Learning to Care

• Program designed to teach elementary aged children empathy and nurturing skills features weekly lessons and a monthly visit from a caretaker and baby.

If you suspect child abuse?
Call Childline
1-800-932-0313