Help-line
At least 1 time per month
Information & referral community resources
Intake of reports of suspected abuse

Parenting Classes
Be a facilitator or co-facilitator (buddy up)
Classes are 7-week courses (day and time chosen by facilitator)
Parents learn: understanding behavior, alternatives to punishment, communication, building self-esteem

Community Education
Be a presenter in the local schools (buddy opportunity)
30-minute presentations (flexible)
Programs to parents, educators and students
How to identify and prevent child abuse (anti-victimization)

Mentoring (Casework)
Work one-on-one with a family (change their life and enrich yours in the process).
Weekly in-home visits to parents “at risk” of abuse or neglect (families referred by schools, self, courts, CPS)

Other Opportunities — Non-Direct Service Areas
Board positions: (apply your talents)
Fundraising
Newsletter
Christmas/Thanksgiving (short-term)
Grant Writing
Garage sale or special events coordinator (auctions anyone?)

For more information, call 972.633.6713 or email at debbiedecicco@hotmail.com.