Abuse and Perception: Setting the context around what the data shows about the public perception of abuse.Specifically, the training includes the following content: You will leave with real-world examples and concrete steps to take when something "just doesn't seem right" with a child in your neighborhood, place of worship, or public place. We provide an opportunity for you to share ideas with other people in your community and practice strategies for stepping in to help.
Instead, we help you to think through situations you have encountered and decide on a response that feels We don't tell you what to do in any given situation. This training is not a "one size fits all" approach The Front Porch Project® offers a comprehensive look at why people do (and don't) get involved when they are concerned about a child. It is provided at no charge to participants and held in many community settings. The training is offered online and in-person (as safety restrictions allow) over 3-6 hours and can be presented in one to two sessions. It is an interactive, fun mix of discussion and activities that encourage learning and community building. Maine Children's Trust, a statewide child abuse prevention organization, has partnered with local Prevention Councils to offer the Front Porch Project® training across the state. How does the Front Porch Project® of Maine Work? The Front Porch Project® of Maine is a community response initiative, funded in part by donations to the Maine Children's Trust on behalf of Marissa Kennedy, a child tragically lost to child abuse. Everyone can do something! It is supported by research focusing on how adults learn and make decisions to act on behalf of children, and was developed by the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance. Training FAQ What is the Front Porch Project®? The Front Porch Project® is a community-based initiative founded on the belief that everyone can and should play a role in preventing child abuse. For more information on how to get involved, please contact your local Prevention Council by clicking here. The Front Porch Project® of Maine is a community response initiative, funded in part by donations to the Maine Children's Trust on behalf of Marissa Kennedy,Ī child tragically lost to child abuse. Reach out to others in your community to protect children and support families.Parenting and on actions to you might take on behalf of children. Understand the impact that culture, gender and socioeconomic status can have on.Increase your comfort level with stepping into those situations.Identify “roadblocks” to stepping in and find safe ways around them.Think of possible responses, interventions and problem-solving strategies.Identify when and how to get involved in situations involving a child.Identify and develop comfort with a range of parenting approaches.Increase your awareness of importance of prevention in helping to protect children and support families.Specifically, this training teaches you to: The training is free, available online and available to anyone in the state. By attending this training, you are joining a community of Mainers committed to help prevent future tragedies from occurring to any more of our children. It's important, now more than ever, to know how you can help to support families. As the pandemic continues, families continue to face immense stress.
The Front Porch Project Have you found yourself concerned for a child and thought about how you could have gotten involved? Or more importantly, wondered why you didn't? The Front Porch Project® training for community members looks at why people do (and don't) get involved and provides strategies on how you can help by stepping in and supporting families.
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