Day 2: Taking a moment to appreciate the power of connections before curriculum. Reading this, I reflect on wanting the best for my kids emotionally as well as academically, and being an exemplar of empowerment through human connection. 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 #dearteacher #100days

If you're brought up in conditions of chaos and unpredictability, you end up with a conditioned response to it. The abnormal becomes normal, the unacceptable becomes acceptable. You normalise dysfunction.🧠🌱

It’s almost National Child Abuse Prevention Month! 🌟 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 April 5th to recognizes the importance of families & communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Learn more: https: childwelfare.gov/preventionmont… #childabusepreventionmonth #thrivingfamilies

Review a decade of data trends on adolescent health behaviors and experiences: bit.ly/3X4Zt06 #CDCYRBS

Age 5,there was a darkness in my chest from not being loved. My 1st teacher, Ms Arkinson,changed that. She taught me to wash,that I was enough,that I was worthy. She placed a light in my chest that has never gone out! Today,I got to meet her again. Today, I said thank you!

Start out Child Abuse Prevention Month strong by diving deep into our library of free courses! 👀🧑‍💻 The #HandleWithCare Virtual Library includes trainings on trauma, mandated reporting, the HWC program, human trafficking in WV, and more! ▶️ hwc.learnworlds.com

April is #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth, a moment for all of us to join together to promote the safety of children and families. Join us in marking this important milestone at one of our many trainings and events at the link! zeroabuseproject.org/events

Model #HandleWithCare programs promote safe and supportive homes, schools, & communities that protect children, and help traumatized children heal and thrive. 🌟 🔗 handlewithcarewv.org

Come join us as we Light Up The Capitol for Child Abuse Prevention! Friday, April 26th, at 8:00pm. We had some local heroes purchase 200 T-shirts and other swag. All free (while supplies last). So a huge heartfelt thank you!

Come out and shine your light for child abuse victims in WV. Our children need a hero.

The day's theme is "She Can Do Anything," which reminds girls that there is no limit to what they can achieve—they will be tomorrow's leaders, CEOs, inventors, and entrepreneurs.