Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
At MountainStar, it’s what we do every day.
Sam’s parents moved to Oregon seeking a better life, but soon Mom developed a medical condition that left her mostly immobile. Dad had to work several jobs to provide for the family. Sam spent his early days at home with mom, who had a hard time meeting Sam’s basic needs. When Sam started at MountainStar at two years old, he was just starting to crawl.
Delayed development can be a sign of neglect. MountainStar staff worked with Sam’s parents to find ways to engage him at home and set goals in his therapeutic classroom to get him back on track. A year later, Sam is a busy body, running around his classroom with friends.
DIAPER DRIVES
Each April, MountainStar hosts diaper drives across Central Oregon. With over 25 participating partners in 2024, we’re exited to see what we can do in 2025. Stay tuned for diaper drop off locations!
MountainStar and KIDS Center, bring you a new resources… protectkidsco.org
Together, MountainStar and KIDS Center launched protectkidsco.org to help families find local resources—from medical care and childcare to clothing and housing. We’ve organized these resources by county, so families in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties can quickly find support in their communities.
Ways to Get Involved:
Donate or volunteer at MountainStar or KIDS Center!
Follow us on social media! (Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Linkedin)
Come by any of our centers for a tour to learn how we prevent child abuse and neglect!
Alert the authorities if you suspect a child is at risk of abuse. The KIDS Center has a great resource for reporting!
Engage with others in the community! Talk to your friends, neighbors, and family about child abuse prevention. Share materials and let them know about MountainStar and KIDS Center. You can also take a Darkness to Light or SafetyNet training to learn how to keep children safe in our community.
Wear blue all month!
