Resources for Parents
Parenting while you are experiencing abuse in your marriage or relationship, or even after the abuse is over, is complex and overwhelming.
Perhaps your children witnessed the abuse and you are concerned for how they have been affected. Or, you may wonder how to effectively parent your children while dealing with the trauma you are experiencing or experienced in the past.
We are here to support you as you navigate parenting in the wake of domestic abuse.
Safe Harbor's counseling programs are completely free and confidential. We offer free child and family therapy, case management, and advocacy support services to support children ages 6-17 who have been impacted by domestic abuse.
Most of our Child and Family services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility for after-hours appointments depending on availability.
The Child and Family program offers a wide range of services to support families which include:
Case Management Services:
- Conduct assessments to identify family needs, strengths, and barriers.
- Help develop safety plans for children and their safe parent.
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support.
- Assist families in navigating systems such as child welfare, legal services, and schools.
- Connect families with community resources, including housing, childcare, limited financial assistance, and transportation assistance to therapy sessions.
Therapy Services:
- Provide trauma-informed therapy to children impacted by domestic abuse.
- Facilitate individual and family therapy sessions to help children process emotions and experiences.
- Support the safe parent in understanding and responding to their child's trauma-related behaviors.
- Facilitate developmentally appropriate interventions for children.
If you'd like to learn more or are interested in these services, please call our 24/7 line at 1.800.291.2139 (select option "1" to speak with someone.)
Resources for parents who have experienced domestic Abuse
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How children are impacted by domestic abuse and how you can help
- How Children Are Impacted - from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Parent Fact Sheets (including tips on how to speak with your child about domestic abuse, caring for yourself as a parent, etc.) - from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Activity Sheets to help your child cope with traumatic experiences - from Sesame Street
- Recognizing the signs of trauma and how to help your child - from the Child Witness to Violence Project
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Positive Parenting Discipline Strategies
Videos, activities and information for overcoming parenting challenges - from the Centers for Disease Control
Alternatives to physical punishment - from the American Counseling Association
Positive discipline trategies for parents - from HealthyChildren.Org
- Activites for Parents and Children
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other resources for parents
The Child Tax Credit from the White House
El Crédito Tributario por Hijos de La Casa Blanca
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