CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

PROTECTING THE PEOPLE WE SERVE 

At the YMCA, we believe ALL children deserve the opportunity to discover who they are, and what they can achieve. Every day, we are proud and respectful of the TRUST parents and the community place in our YMCA. From Summer Camp, After School programs, Youth Sports, and Teen experiences, our Ys are buzzing with activity to serve youth. We work to ensure your children have a safe, fun filled experience.

As you know, at the Y, child protection is our number one priority. Our goal is to help educate parents and children on how to be safe from child abuse in any environment with the skills they learn at our Y. Our staff and volunteers are trained on comprehensive and innovative practices around child safety to ensure your children are safe in our care. The trust that you, as parents and guardians, place in us to care for your children is important to us and we do not take that trust for granted.

To make an anonymous report, please call the number below.
All calls and reports are confidential.

Child Abuse & Neglect  855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453)

Praesidium Helpline  855-347-0751

KNOW. SEE. RESPOND.

When we KNOW how abuse happens and SEE the warning signs we can RESPOND quickly to prevent it. Together we can foster a culture of child abuse prevention. YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Parent Handbook

CHILD ABUSE RESOURCES

Learn more about local and national resources for youth, parents, and families. 
https://childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/help-center/child-safety-concerns/child-safety-concerns

REPORT ABUSE

If you have witnessed or suspect abuse, please contact the Ohio Department of Children and Youth at Child Abuse & Neglect  855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453) or the Praesidium Helpline  855-347-0751

• PreventAbuse.com - Praesidium Parent Resources 
• Parent Resource Video Series - education materials your YMCA can use to help youth and their parents or guardians learn how to:
  • Recognize Abuse and Warning Signs
  • Talk to Youth About Abuse

  • Respond