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In 1983 Congress declared April as national child abuse prevention month. Social service agencies from across the area gathered at John A Logan College on…
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Schools in 15 southern Illinois counties can participate in a program to help students deal with stress outside the classroom.The Consortium for…
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A report finds that incidents of alleged abuse and neglect of residents under the care of the Illinois Department of Human Services have increased by half…
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Around 200 people showed up Saturday in Cape Girardeau for a special fundraiser.The second annual Polo Classic raised money for Voices for Children-CASA,…
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Over two dozen Social Service agencies in southern Illinois will be able to better serve abused children and their families, thanks to a six figure grant…
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Thanks to an $80,000 grant from the SIU School of Medicine Rural Health Initiative and a #100,000 donation from The Poshard Foundation for Abused…
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Lawmakers in Illinois and other states are considering legislation that would lengthen or eliminate statutes of limitations on crimes of sexual abuse of a child.
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The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children handed out an increased amount of grant funds Friday to agencies throughout southern Illinois.Foundation…
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Advocates for children say Child Abuse Prevention Month should be an opportunity for everyone to learn more about the problem - so that they can help…
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services says too many cases of child sex abuse go un-reported.The agency says such cases are up…