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Serving Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford Counties |
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Phone: 309.686.5229 Fax: 309.686.6628 P.O. Box 3855 Peoria, IL 61612 Website: www.hoisafefromthestart.org |
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An Illinois Safe From the Start Program |
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Funding Agency: Illinois Violence Prevention Authority Lead Agency: The Center for Prevention of Abuse Advisory Team Agency Members: AOK Network-Tazewell Co. Health Dept. Bradley University Crittenton Centers Good Beginnings - Healthy Families Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Children's Home Methodist Behavioral Health Peoria City/County Health Department Peoria County Bright Futures Peoria County Sheriff's Office
Funding for this material was provided by the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority. The views and statements expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of IVPA. |
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Providing Support, Education, and Counseling to Children Exposed to Violence Ages 0-5. |
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Heart of Illinois Safe From the Start is a collaborative effort with a diverse membership dedicated to working together to help families experiencing violence. If you are interested in joining our coalition please call our office at 686-5229 for more information. Together we can make a difference. |
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Warning Signs That Your Child Has Experienced Violence When children have seen, heard, or experienced violence, they may show signs of being "S.C.A.R.E.D." You may see any of the following signs: S Sudden changes in sleep habits (bedwetting, nightmares, will not sleep alone, etc.) C Crying or whining frequently,
A Afraid of things he/she never feared before R Refuses activities once enjoyed (such as playing with friends, participating in spors) E Easily startled D Displays disruptive, violent, bullying or aggressive behavior (angry outbursts) In addition, children may re-enact the event(s) they have seen, heard or felt in their play or artwork. |
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(formerly, Peoria's Children) |
