Every one of us at the Indiana Chapter and across all of Indiana's Child Advocacy Centers wish you the very best this holiday season. Here's to 2024 and happy, healthy kids and Hoosier families.

There's a lot of nuance in giving and receiving gifts and presents. If you or a child you know receives a gift from someone you're unsure about, walk through this checklist: https://t.co/DKz10tlWtw

The holidays are a time of joy for millions, but there's also quite a bit of stress for families and kids. Adults can do a lot to help kids reduce or eliminate unneeded stress this season. Here's more//incacs.org/protecting-kids-from-abuse-and-stress-during-the-holidays/

It's a myth to say babies and toddlers "won't remember" what happens to them. Memories are deep, complex, and new research shows traumatic events, like abuse, can linger for decades: https://t.co/vJMjCyEpVX

There is no “typical” child abuser. Both men and women can be abusers. And both men and women can be heroes for victims by reporting abuse. #KnowTheFacts about #ChildAbuse this month and every month.

More than 90% of child abusers are known by their victims. Rarely are they strangers. https://t.co/BavQXsKZkL Protect your children with family education and safety planning. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, #ThrivingFamilies, #CAPM23IN, #CAPM, #WearBlueIN2023, #KnowTheFacts

Did you know that in 2021, there were 60 child deaths from abuse or neglect across 22 counties in Indiana? Prevention begins with education. #KnowTheFacts https://t.co/BavQXsKZkL #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, #ThrivingFamilies, #CAPM23IN, #CAPM, #WearBlueIN2023

Do you or someone you know have leadership experience that can lead a CAC? Heartford House in Lafayette is #hiring an Executive Director. Check out the position details here: https://t.co/OifEalNvNz

Did you just unwrap a shiny new iPad or phone? Stay safe online by understanding your options to protect kids during all their screen time: https://t.co/uiLA9MhZ8E

It sounds tragic given the season, but thousands of kids will be abused this year and next — most often by someone they know. Just a reminder: everyone in Indiana is a mandated reporter of abuse. Find out what that means: https://t.co/qH3iK0WOQO

NEW: YouTube algorithms are smart. Just how smart? Smart enough to know people sometimes before they know themselves. https://t.co/dnSHbNvO28

Back in March we spoke with Jeff Knoop, who was thrilled with the 'best team we've ever had' settling in at the CAC serving Indiana's largest city: https://t.co/uK1yWtlWkC

Earlier this summer we spoke with our friends at Comfort House CAC about the interesting path forward they found online after COVID: https://t.co/UMz4WHfrFE

Is there a difference between emotional, domestic, and child abuse? Absolutely, and the impact on kids and their development is significant: https://t.co/WGKQHozLXm

Back in March we spoke with Delaware County's new CAC Coordinator, Cameron Pence, about his first series of firsts: https://t.co/DQMY68JpWN

'Tis the season for gift giving and receiving. Back in May we talked about when gifting can be cause for concern. This is worth your time this holiday season: https://t.co/DKz10tlWtw

How do you protect kids from stress during the holidays? There are practical ways that are good for adults, too: https://t.co/VjJQ1htHkn

The holidays are a stressful time for kids. Caregivers and parents should remember what kids think and feel is 'an internal state'. Read all about it here in this short feature: https://t.co/dxPBSLVm0c

Is Telehealth a "lesser" form of treatment? The evidence suggests it's just as good as in-person services for many. This from a story back in April with Michelle Miller: https://t.co/ZfsmixenrL

In January, we spoke with Safe Harbor CAC and they taught us an important lesson the fish can show all of us: https://t.co/RuptqEzQ9c