Social Media Toolkit: Suicide Prevention

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National Suicide Prevention Month, and National Suicide Prevention week is from September 10th – 16th. While mental health and suicide awareness is important year-round, for the month of September, we encourage you to promote suicide prevention and education with your...
Stand with the Mama Bears

Stand with the Mama Bears

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On February 2, 2022 a group of West Virginian Moms shared their stories in front of 500+ teddy bears at the US Capitol. Calling themselves the West Virginia Mama Bears, they reminded the nation that the elimination of the enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC) had and...
Georgia Reads

Georgia Reads

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The Georgia Essentials for Childhood Initiative has been encouraging parents, caregivers, professionals, all those who work with or around young people, and all those who may have experienced their own trauma to read “What Happened to You?,” co-authored by...
CTFs Strengthen Families during Child Abuse Prevention Month

CTFs Strengthen Families during Child Abuse Prevention Month

CTF

Every April, State Children’s Trust Funds (CTFs) observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Across the nation, states develop and promote prevention messages that focus on positive child and family experiences in nurturing communities where everyone can thrive....
CTFs Provide Concrete Support During COVID-19

CTFs Provide Concrete Support During COVID-19

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State Children’s Trust Funds (CTFs) and their partners across the country have helped families weather the pandemic storm together. The challenges have been daunting, and families that never thought they would need assistance were asking for help, often from...