Breaking
the Cycle of violence against children! Dream ... of a world where all children are safe, nurtured, and
loved! Imagine ...a world where children's voices are not small, ignored and unheard. Listen ...as we raise the volume together, so that everyone hears their message. Join us in enabling child success by eliminating behaviors that keep children from reaching their potential
Children
are the most precious gift we can ever receive. And with
that gift comes a responsibility to love, nurture, and protect
them — ensuring them a
happy, healthy life.
Child
violence is a serious and overwhelming problem in today’s
society – with serious ramifications, which too often
shape an abused child into an adult with lifelong issues.
Each
year over 3 million children are victimized and neglected,
and those are ONLY the ones that are reported … each
year almost 1.8 million children are reported missing
— many of them abducted from their own homes and front
yards. Child abuse kills more than 3 children every
day in the U.S.
People
feel bad when they hear about a child being harmed and neglected …
for the moment … and then they forget about it. Taking
no action. They feel helpless and think they can’t
do anything to help. It's frustrating and it’s ugly — in fact it’s the ugliest thing in the world ... yet — there is hope!
By
creating public education and awareness every one of us will
be given the knowledge and skills to take action …
giving kids a chance … helping them in a more immediate
and direct way — without abandoning them to an inhumane
and ineffective “system.” But this is only the
first crucial step.
By
dispersing a strong message about child safety — by
changing social attitudes and behaviors for the way we live
today ... millions of children can be saved and lead productive
lives.
As
a country we wonder why children are in trouble, and in
reality it’s our fault. Parenting education is offered
only after parents have failed - children are placed in
foster homes only after they are hurt - this is just temporary relief.
For those who need treatment, we must help them before they are hurt and help parents before they fail.
We're
creating private national and local initiatives - a union
of new partners. The union includes families, communities,
civic and religious organizations, policy-makers, organizations,
businesses, the corporate sector, youth groups, and the
public at large. If we all work together, we can create
remarkable changes in attitude and behavior - and the way
our country currently offer services to protect children
and strengthen families.
This
union calls for a new approach - new resources, collaborations
with Love Our Children USA — and a long-term commitment
to be socially responsible and change our culture. Love
Our Children USA is committed to achieving this goal.
Violence against children has reached epidemic proportions and its affects are beyond measure. It is our responsibility to stand united and make the commitment to educate and increase awareness in breaking the cycle of violence and to prevent children from being harmed.
You
will find a great deal of information throughout our Web
site that will help you, or someone you know. Most of all,
it will empower and help you to help America’s kids.
Rather
than be part of the problem, we urge you to become part
of the solution to PROTECTING AMERICA'S CHILDREN and STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S FAMILIES. Your courage and commitment will help increase
public education and awareness and advocacy.
Feel
free to explore our Web site for information, resources
and hope! If you’re a parent, a childcare giver, a
kid, a teenager, or just someone who wants a safe and loving
world for children, you’ll find this information
useful.
Because we are an independant nonprofit organization
and do not accept government funding, any donation you can
possibly make would be so greatly appreciated.
We’re
resolved and committed to breaking the cycle of violence against
all children. Please join us in making this the beginning
of the Age of the Child™ … from now … to
eternity!
Together,
we can make the dream a reality … hear their voices ...hear their message... and be the difference for children!
Ross
Ellis
Chief Executive Officer
