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Child Abuse Prevention

The Center for Family Safety and Healing is a leader in the prevention of child abuse to support the well-being of families and create safe and thriving communities.   

Every child deserves the right to grow up in a safe and healthy environment.

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Creating Healthy Digital Boundaries 

Do your kids understand how far is too far online? Below we offer tips for setting healthy digital boundaries with kids and teens. 

Practicing Positive Discipline

Discipline teaches children what is and what is not okay. Below we offer safe and effective strategies for supporting positive behaviors. 

Free Virtual Learning 

From “Talking” to TikTok: How Adults Can Support Healthy Teen Relationships

Wednesday, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.  

This interactive session will help adults to understand the dynamics of teen relationships, including how social media can be used for healthy and unhealthy behaviors. Participants will explore tools to support and empower youth. Click here to register.

Triple P Online (Positive Parenting Program)   

Free online, self-paced parenting courses to help parents of children, pre-teens and teens address behaviors, promote new skills and help their children with emotional self-regulation. Click here to learn more.

Get Help 

Did you know? Anyone can contact a child protective services agency and make a report about child abuse or neglect – and it can be completely anonymous. 

Franklin County Children Services Child Abuse Hotline 
614-229-7000 24/7 hotline 

Public Children Services Association of Ohio 
Child Protective Agencies Directory by County 
855-642-4453 (24/7 Ohio reporting line) 

National Child Abuse Hotline 
800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453) 24/7 hotline 

The Center for Family Safety and Healing Child Assessment Center 
614-722-8200 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F) 
If you need immediate medical attention, please go to the Emergency Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital 

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Please use a safe computer that an abuser cannot access directly or remotely.  Please call 614-722-8200 if you feel that browsing is not safe.  Remember to clear your history after visiting this website.

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