Talking with your kids about body safety.
Words can give children much needed guidance, love, and encouragement, or completely break their spirit. I’m not sure that we as parents know we have that much control over how our children view the…
Is there a link between domestic violence and child abuse? In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, in this blog we will explore the commonalities between domestic violence and child…
Learn about digital safety in our first Spanish language blog post in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Aprenda sobre la seguridad digital y en honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana será nuestra…
All babies can seem inconsolable at times. What can you do about it?
Learn about our education services and the forensic interview process.
Join us as we share with you the origins of Alliance For Children and how the children's advocacy center model keeps children safe from abuse.
Hear from our Volunteer Coordinator, Jamie Harton, on why our volunteers are so valuable to us and how they bring our mission to life.
The past year and a half of the pandemic has presented unprecedented stress for adults and children alike. Add to that the trauma of child abuse, and you find children who cannot cope with the…
“Body autonomy” – you may have heard these words, but what do they mean? Body autonomy is the fundamental human right to be in control of your own body. You get to choose what happens to your body.…
Baby Moses is a law enacted to help keep babies safe. Learn more here!
Parental protective factors can make the difference for children in preventing child abuse. Learn about the building blocks of effective parenting.
An interview with two Alliance For Children family advocates. Learn what motivates them and how they feel about their work helping families heal from the trauma of child abuse.
Child sex trafficking has been a highly discussed topic around Tarrant County over the last 3 years, in large part due to more education and awareness around this issue. Alliance For Children has…
One of the questions we are asked most often is, “How can I tell if my child is being sexually abused?” This question can be one of the hardest to answer because every child presents trauma…
Kids who participate in social media and use the internet may be subject to disturbing, frightening, and even sexual imagery. Learn what to do about this from our Community Engagement Supervisor…
Staying inside while social distancing can be challenging for children and their families. With all the restrictions during this pandemic, children are missing their regular routines and people they…
Our Community Engagement Supervisor, Carol Logan, shares some important tips and things to look for when choosing a childcare facility for your child.
Safe Sleep tips from our Director of Program Services. Learn why it's important for your baby to sleep in a safe environment.
One of the most reassuring things as a parent is seeing that other parents are working through the same things that you and your children are. Social media has provided an opportunity for those with…
"Perhaps best of all, camps offer kids a chance to feel like they belong. All those goofy chants and team songs, the sense of common purpose and attachment to the identity that camps promote go a…
April 2019 is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Throughout the month of April, our hope is that our community will be empowered in this fight against child abuse, become more aware…
According to a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center, approximately 35.7% of Texans are gun owners. Keeping children safe from gun violence starts at home with the right education and…
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! What are ways that you celebrate Valentine's Day? Some can't wait to proclaim their love to their significant other and shower them with flowers,…
Children everywhere enjoy playing games, laughing and spending time with friends and often want to have sleepovers or slumber parties. Deciding when your child is ready to be on their own at…
There are so many things to love about the holidays- family gatherings, traditions passed down from generation to generation, baked goods and twinkle lights- just to name a few. The holidays are…
We all lead busy lives which can make it difficult to find time to volunteer. So why should anyone consider volunteering? Volunteering is actually recognized by many to be a popular trend among…
Now that families have adjusted with back to school schedules, The Center of Children's Health, led by Cook Children's thinks it's a great time to concentrate on how children are riding to…
I personally believe the best part of summer ending and school starting is getting to go school supply shopping. There was nothing I relished more than choosing which designs I wanted on my…
Grooming is a professional term used to describe the calculated and gradual process by which an offender sexually abuses a child. It is a horrifyingly planned and manipulative act that makes victims…
As a parent, you want to be that trusted adult in your child's life. Part of building that relationship is making an effort to spend quality time with your child.
For many parents, the thought of having "the talk" with their children is a source of dread and nervousness. Many of us have unpleasant or even comical memories of our parents sitting us down at the…
April 2018 is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. Although child abuse occurs all year long, April allows our community to have a concentrated effort to become more aware of the realities of abuse…
Your child is telling you about something terrible that has happened to them. Not just that someone was mean to them at school or that they failed a test. They are disclosing (a term professionals in…
As a Forensic Interviewer, I testify in civil and criminal court on a regular basis about child sexual abuse dynamics. I have seen that people find it difficult to believe victims'…
The past two months our blogs have focused on internet safety. One fail-proof measure to protect children from the dangers on the internet is to avoid screen time altogether. Now that we…
How do I keep my kids safe online? The safety of our children is at the forefront of every parent’s daily activities. We want to make sure our children are safe when they are with us but…
Make sure your kids are being APPropriate!
Not to state the obvious, but technology and the Internet have made life a lot more convenient. Planning a date night and don’t know what movies…
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and quite possibly, for yourself. Come on, admit it. You have a secret love for filtering your children’s candy and picking out the good…
This year Alliance For Children is celebrating our 25th anniversary. Since 1992, Alliance For Children has been serving children and families in the community through teamed investigations, healing…