BEYOND THE HEADLINES
March 28, 2010
Hosted by ABC7's Cheryl Jennings
Show topic: Child Abuse
This week's episode talks about the terrible consequences that can result from child abuse and neglect. And we'll share with you some valuable resources that promote healthy families and the mental health of children.
If you're a parent and you need help, don't hesitate to call right away - it's FREE and confidential!
- 24-Hour Parental Stress TALK Line: 415-441-KIDS (5437)
- United Way's Help Line: 2-1-1 or 800-273-6222
Studio Guests:
Katie Albright
Executive Director, San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center
www.sfcapc.org
Harvey Karp, M.D.
Pediatrician
Author, "The Happiest Baby on the Block"
www.happiestbaby.com
Chris Stewart, M.D.
UCSF Pediatrician
Director of Inpatient Pediatrics, San Francisco General Hospital
Co-Director, Child Abuse Rotation for Residents
www.coe.ucsf.edu
Betty Creary
Community Outreach Manager, United Way's 2-1-1
www.211.org
Additional Resources
UCSF publishes a brochure on how to stop a baby from crying, and not shaking a baby. Brochure is in English, Spanish and Chinese. This link takes you to the San Francisco Shaken Baby Prevention Project: www.coe.ucsf.edu
The 24-Hour Parental Stress TALK Line 415-441-KIDS (415-441-5437) is a free, confidential 24-hour counseling and crisis line for parents, run by the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center. Learn about the Center's programs, including respite care, counseling and a parent drop-in center at: www.sfcapc.org/programsTalk_line.htm
2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral. Dial 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
Upcoming Events
Free Lecture by Dr. Harvey Karp (on how to calm a crying baby)
SF Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Project
SF Child Abuse Prevention Center
April 29, 2010
2:30 to 5:00 p.m.
UCSF Laurel Heights Campus, 3333 California Street, San Francisco
Sign up using the form, as seating is limited. Details are on the form at this link:
www.sfdph.org
San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center
13th Annual Blue Ribbon Luncheon
April 30, 2010
11:00 a.m. Registration; 12:00 p.m. Luncheon
Westin St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco
www.sfcapc.org
Additional Resources
Dial 2-1-1 for local social service resources
