Child Abuse and Neglect
Prevention Task Force
Reno's only free Day Treatment for children who have been victimized
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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
Project safe and growing
We need support from the Northern Nevada community to stay open
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:
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.
