Warning signs of neglect in children

• Clothes are ill-fitting, filthy, or inappropriate for the weather.
• Hygiene is consistently bad (unbathed, matted and unwashed hair, noticeable body odour).
• Untreated illnesses and physical injuries.
• Is frequently unsupervised or left alone or allowed to play in unsafe situations and environments.
• Is frequently late or missing from school. eBook download for more

 

FUND RAISING EVENT

 

Five Star Children Centre one of the institutions that takes care of needy kids most of which are orphaned or AIDS/HIV victims and/ or from poor families.
 

The organisation now takes care of more than 300 needy children from Kangemi slum and its outcasts here in Nairobi.
 

The institution does not have enough classrooms, and desks. They share classrooms as follows:
 

• STD 1-3 same room
• STD 4-6 same room
• STD 7&8 same room

This has made their learning more difficult. On 11th May 2013, we are going to have a fund raising event to raise $5000 or Ksh. 425,000.This money is going to be used specifically for building 5 classrooms and buy more desks for these kids.

Kindly us reachh this target by donating the little you have. Your kind giving will be a BIG blessing to these kids and will make them learn in a better environment.It too will teach them on the importance of kind giving. Thanks in advance for your kind donation.

 

 

Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Abuse and Neglect

Recognizing and Preventing Child Abuse

 Child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. While physical abuse might be the most visible, other types of abuse, such as emotional abuse and neglect, also leave deep, lasting scars. The earlier abused children get help, the greater chance they have to heal and break the cycle—rather than perpetuating it. By learning about common signs of abuse and what you can do to intervene, you can make a huge difference in a child’s life.

 

 

Understanding child abuse and neglect

Child abuse is more than bruises or broken bones. While physical abuse is shocking due to the scars it leaves, not all child abuse is as obvious. Ignoring children’s needs, putting them in unsupervised, dangerous situations, or making a child feel worthless or stupid are also child abuse. Regardless of the type of child abuse, the result is serious emotional harm.

Myths and facts about child abuse and neglect

MYTH #1: It's only abuse if it's violent.

Fact: Physical abuse is just one type of child abuse. Neglect and emotional abuse can be just as damaging, and since they are more subtle, others are less likely to intervene.

MYTH #2: Only bad people abuse their children.

Fact: While it's easy to say that only "bad people" abuse their children, it's not always so black and white. Not all abusers are intentionally harming their children. Many have been victims of abuse themselves, and don’t know any other way to parent. Others may be struggling with mental health issues or a substance abuse problem.

MYTH #3: Child abuse doesn't happen in “good” families.

Fact: Child abuse doesn't only happen in poor families or bad neighborhoods. It crosses all racial, economic, and cultural lines. Sometimes, families who seem to have it all from the outside are hiding a different story behind closed doors.

MYTH #4: Most child abusers are strangers.

Fact: While abuse by strangers does happen, most abusers are family members or others close to the family.

MYTH #5: Abused children always grow up to be abusers.

Fact: It is true that abused children are more likely to repeat the cycle as adults, unconsciously repeating what they experienced as children. On the other hand, many adult survivors of child abuse have a strong motivation to protect their children against what they went through and become excellent parents.