Child abuse statistics are increasing SHARPLY — mainly due to the struggling economy & stressed out parents.
We are desperately trying to promote child abuse awareness & educate the public as quickly as possible in order to help save innocent children’s lives.

There are LOTS of different ways that you can help educate people on child abuse & spread awareness:

**PROMOTION**
One way is to try to get as many people as you can to look at our Abuse Page…If you could possibly find a place for us in your TOP FRIENDS & let your friend’s know that you are promoting child abuse awareness–it will help us to educate the public faster!!  You will then be doing your part to help these children.  Even if your friends
only log on & read our site ONCE….they will remember the signs/symptoms to look for, who to contact,  intervention, prevention & recovery of child abuse.  JUST THINK OF HOW MANY CHILDREN’S LIVES COULD BE SAVED IF ALL INDIVDUALS WERE TRAINED ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR!!!

**EDUCATION**
Another simple thing you could do, is to REPOST BULLETINS our bulletins & blogs….
And, tell all your friends about us—We are here to help!!
Education & knowledge is the key to prevention!!!!

**DONATE YOUR TIME**
You could also look in your area @ your local resources to see if they need volunteers (@ the shelters, hospitals) This would be a way for you to learn more about the statistics of child abuse & to help your community. Recently, one of our members used our website as a POWERPOINT PRESENTATION at his church.  He not only received a huge, positive response from his missionary, but also had a child come forward to report molestation that had been taking place in the nursery—THE MAN WAS ARRESTED!!!  All because she saw our website, was educated, and KNEW to report this crime!!!

**VOLUNTEER**
We also allow child abuse advocates to “volunteer” to become VOLUNTEER DREAMCATCHERS.  If interested, you would be an affiliate of DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN & would receive a Volunteer Banner.  You would then be asked  to help promote child abuse awareness & education by recruiting members to your page, distributing our free publications and information and assisting members one-on-one.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us.

**FUNDRAISE**
We are an offical non-profit 501(c)3 organization and are funded by donations, grants & charity benefits.  ALL proceeds collected are directly donated back into the organization to help to help educate the public on how to help these abused children!!!

**SPONSORSHIP**
You could also ask businesses in your area if they might be interested in sponsoring us either directly or by holding a fund raiser or charity event… We accept gift items, monetary donations, in-kind donations and/or goods & services.

**DONATIONS**
You can also make a donation through our SECURE PAYPAL site located on either of our websites.  We accept all credit cards, debit cards & paypal transfers are accepted.  If you would like to make a donation, please visit:
www.myspace.com/abused_children (or) www.dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com

**DFAC MERCHANDISE**
Our shirts themselves are part of our story, as DFAC has sparked countless conversations that begin with the question, “What does your shirt stand for?” We love hearing about these conversations, the ones that change lives, create friendships, and promote child abuse advocacy. You can find these T-shirts and all our other merchandise under our tab “STORE” listed under “Support Us”.

**RESEARCH**
Take the time to look around on our domain website at: www.dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com. It has tons of wonderful ideas of ways you can help make a difference & promote awareness!!!

**DISTRIBUTION**
We have FREE full-colored brochures & business cards for public distribution which features all of our information along with photos, statistics, hotline numbers & our contact information.  If you would like a FREE brochure, or would like a supply to distribute in your local area, please forward me your address & I will gladly mail one to you!!

**SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS**
We are available to speak at public events, benefits, fundraisers, school functions, seminars, etc.  We provide specific programs to those who are interested. Contact us for further information, fees and availability. For additional information, please email us at: dreamcatchersforabusedchildren@gmail.com

**RELIGIOUS GROUPS–CHURCHES**

What clergy and religious leaders can do to make religious institutions safe places for members to seek and find help.
• Break the silence by speaking openly about the existence of abuse and preaching about exploitation and violence.
• Ask a community?based child abuse specialist to speak to the congregation.
• Offer prevention programs for children in religious education.
• Develop a foster home recruitment program sponsored by the church or synagogue.
• Provide parenting classes, support groups and respite care for parents under pressure.
• Operate “latchkey” programs for children.
• Designate a day or month for educating and activating the congregation (April is National Child Abuse Prevention month in the United States).

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**FREE E-BOOK **
Free–Immediate Download
The Child Abuse Handbook is an educational self-help tutorial with information pertaining to all aspects of child abuse & neglect. It will teach you child abuse signs/symptoms, facts/ statistics, effects, intervention, reporting, prevention, and provide resources to help victims & survivors locate the help they need to obtain a full recovery. This handbook also provides state & local hotline numbers and contact agencies.

Please visit this link to download your FREE e-book:
http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/dreamcatchers-for-abused-children—child-abuse-handbook/7915933