Child Abuse and Neglect
Prevention Task Force
We are looking for Prospective board members
Come make a difference and serve on our board! We are looking to immediately elect several new 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 to serve over the next 2 years.
𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋:
-Have Organizational Leadership
-Bring Fiscal and Fundraising Experience
-Understand Child Advocacy or Community Involvement
-Actively participate in at least one Specialized Board Committee
𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭:
Executive Director Courtney Goodballet
(775)688-2485
Project Safe and Growing
If you would like to donate by mail
please make your check out to:
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Task Force
PO Box 6274
Reno, NV 89513
Project Safe and Growing is a therapeutic day treatment program, that serves local children ages 3 to 6 who have been identified as victims of crime. At PS&G children receive a safe environment to heal from their trauma with support from a highly trained staff.
Project Safe and Growing is free for all children and families are never turned away due to inability to pay. Children in our program receive:
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Conscious Discipline, an evidence based and trauma informed system to help children build connection, as well as learn safe behavior and problem solving
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Access to early childhood trauma informed individual or family therapy, speech therapy and/or occupational therapy.
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The ability to attend session 4 days a week, with all necessities (food and clothing) provided free of charge
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Tools and resources provided by a specialized staff, in order to encourage success in their other environments
39% of abused children in Nevada are 3 years or younger, which is higher than the national average of 35% in the same age group.
In 2016 Nevada had 13 child fatalities, a rate of 1.92 deaths per 100,000 children
In 2017, there were 4,859 victims of abuse or neglect in Nevada, a rate of 7.1 per 1,000 children
Of these children in 2017, 82.7% were neglected, 21.9% were physically abused, and 5.2% were sexually abused
If you suspect child abuse, neglect or exploitation is occurring please call 1 (833)-900-7233
If you would like to donate by mail
please make your check out to:
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Task Force
PO Box 6274
Reno, NV 89513
Community Outreach
A Special Thank You...
To Mercedes-Benz of Reno and United Federal Credit Union for helping to provide transportation for the children of Project Safe and Growing. Thank you so much!
Annual Conference
The Annual C.A.N. Prevent/Child Safety Conference is designated to bring top rated speakers to our community to address critical issues in and around the topic of child abuse and neglect.
Reno Kids Kite Festival
The Reno Kids Kite Festival is a joyous, fun, family oriented event that helps build awareness for child abuse prevention. C.A.N. Prevent partners each year with the Reno Media Group to bring the event to our community.
Breaking the Silence
Breaking the Silence: A Conversation with Lori Poland
This year, Lori Poland, the Executive Director of EndCAN shared her story virtually with community steak holders, professionals and those who are invested in ending child abuse and neglect.
Project Safe & Growing
A day treatment program for children ages 3-6 who have been identified as victims of crime. Project Safe & Growing is funded through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).
KNJ Awards
The Kristine Nagy-Johnson (KNJ) Awards acknowledge the efforts of community members who go above and beyond the call of duty to stop the cycle of child abuse.
