Every effort counts!
Immediately report instances of suspected abuse or neglect. Educate yourself on children’s issues. Begin a dialogue with your family and friends on children’s rights. Demand that your legislators adequately fund services for children. Become a Guardian ad Litem, vigorously representing the interest of a child in court. Donate to a children’s organization. Teach your own children advocacy skills and involve them in your efforts to improve the lives of children everywhere. Encourage others to get involved. When you hear of a child going to court because he was mistreated by the system that is supposed to protect him, attend the court proceedings to show him support.
Talk to a child before making a decision that will affect him. If you disagree with what the child wants, counsel him. Don’t just discount his/her opinion. Don’t make excuses for not providing a child with all of the services to which he is entitled. Demand that legislators adequately fund services for children. Carefully consider the wording of your policies and the materials you produce/use. Be sure they reflect consideration of the child as an individual.
Advocates for Children's Services (ACS) 201 West Main Street, Suite 400 (27701) PO Box 2101 Durham, NC 27702 919-226-0052 or 919-226-0053 FAX: 919-226-0566 E-mail: ACSinfo@legalaidnc.org
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