Your Prevention Hub
Welcome to Protect Austin Kids
The Center for Child Protection is committed to preventing child abuse through education, training, and practical tools that strengthen families and protect children. Our Prevention Hub aims to provide resources, professional training, and educational workshops to help parents, educators, child-serving professionals, and community members better understand risks, increase protective factors, and prevent child abuse in our community.
Educational Offerings
For Parents & Caregivers
Tips, tools, and trainings to help parents and caregivers understand risks, create safe environments, discuss body safety, and protect their children from abuse.
For Professionals & Educators
Training and resources to help educators and child-serving professionals identify, respond to, and prevent child abuse. Includes CEU-accredited opportunities.
Monthly Webinar Series
The Center offers free, monthly webinars covering a wide range of child abuse awareness and prevention topics. Available in both English and Spanish, these webinars are relevant for parents, caregivers, educators, professionals, and the general public. Certificates of Completion and CEUs are provided for each webinar.
5 Steps to Protecting our Kids
Did you know that 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday? As adults, we all play a role in keeping children safe. This April, join us to learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child abuse in a way that empowers and protects.rnrnOur 5 Steps to Protecting Children framework provides an evidence-informed approach to prevention.
5 Pasos Para Protegar a Nuestros Hijos
¿Sabías que 1 de cada 10 niños sufrirá abusos sexuales antes de cumplir 18 años? Como adultos, todos tenemos un papel importante en asegurar su protección. Este mes de abril, acompáñanos a aprender cómo prevenir, reconocer y responder al abuso infantil para empoderar y proteger a nuestros niños.rnrnNuestra estrategia de 5 Pasos para Proteger a Los Niños ofrece un enfoque de prevención basado en evidencia.
Suspect Child Abuse? Report It.
Suspicion is enough. It is not your role to investigate or prove child abuse. If you suspect it — or if someone discloses to you — make a report immediately. Here’s how:
Emergency
If you suspect a child is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
In Texas
Make a report online at the Texas Child Abuse Hotline website.
If the situation is urgent, call the Texas Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
Out of State
If the child abuse is occurring outside of Texas, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
Need more help?
For more information about services in your area, call 2-1-1.
