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Children's Protection Program

Contact Seattle Children's Protection Program

  • Seattle
    206-987-2194
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For Health Professionals

It was near the holiday last year, and I was pretty low, feeling that my 5-year-old's care was too much for me. Jackie met with me at the right time and gave me some very helpful referrals. Thank you for helping me get through a hard time in my life.

Educational videos

  • Watch the video "Have a Plan" (English)
    Get tips and insight from parents of newborn babies on how to handle the stress and emotions of being a parent so you can keep your baby safe.
  • Vea el video "Tenga un Plan" (En EspaÃ?±ol)
    Parejas que acaban de tener un bebé comparten sus experiencias y consejos acerca de cÃ?³mo reducir el estrés y balancear las emociones que trae consigo tener un hijo, para que usted mantenga a su bebé seguro.
  • Watch the video "Have a Plan for Teens" (English)
    Teen parents share their experiences about raising their babies and coping with the frustration of a crying child.

These videos also provide a checklist of resources to reduce parents' stress level during peak crying times and a list of discussion questions to use after watching the video. Copies of "Have a Plan/Tenga un Plan" (in VHS and DVD formats) are available for $18. Contact Children's Protection Plan to purchase.

Printable parenting resources

  • The children in your care (PDF)
    Print and leave with caretakers so they have important phone numbers and information about your child.
  • Discipline: When problems arise (PDF)
    Guidelines for positive discipline: Communication, distraction and redirection; when to ignore; consequences and time-outs
  • Discipline booklist (PDF)
    Lists information on books about discipline.
  • Keeping families safe (PDF) (Spanish | Russian | Vietnamese)
    A list that explains the emotional needs of a child who has violence in their family. Covers feelings, safety and security, and support systems. Includes a list of people and places that can offer more help to families in violent situations.
  • Stress Management (PDF) (Spanish | Russian | Vietnamese)
    When a child is sick or hurt, a parent can easily get angered or upset. This "how to" flyer gives ways to manage your stress at home or in the hospital. Covers signs of stress, things you can say or do right away to relieve anxiety and how to get help.
  • What children need to hear from the survivor (PDF) (Spanish | Russian | Vietnamese)
    A one-page flyer listing things your child should hear from the survivor of domestic violence. Emphasizes that the violence is not the child's fault. Includes a list of people and places that can help families in violent situations.
  • Shaken baby syndrome prevention - never shake a baby (PDF) (Spanish)
    Helps you create a plan for when your baby cries and you become frustrated. Gives tips for calming a baby and signs of shaken baby syndrome.

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