April 18, 2008

Child Development Center plans child abuse prevention in-service

WSU's Child Development Center will host a child abuse prevention in-service from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. Space is limited and child care is provided, so call and reserve your spot today. Contact Laurie Spence, director, WSU Child Development Center, 978-5244, laurie.spence@wichita.edu, or Amy Mease, administrative assistant, 978-3109 or amy.mease@wichita.edu.

According to data from the National Child Abuse Center, 91,000 babies younger than 1 were mistreated in 2006. It is also estimated that another 499 babies younger than 1 were killed as a result of abuse.

Would you know the signs of abuse if you saw them? Would you know how to help a friend who needs support in parenting? Join WSU's Child Development Center for a presentation from the Kansas Children's Service League to learn more about preventing child abuse and parent support.