Agencies stage events aimed at stemming child abuse

Elizabeth Prewitt PACEsConnection writer 4/15/1412:00 PM

Parenthood is sometimes frustrating and overwhelming.

While most parents do what’s best for their children, an increasing number of child abuse victims in northwest Ohio shows that for some, caring for kids is at times too much to handle.

“We have a lot of parents that are overwhelmed,” said Tammy Knighten, coordinator of the Child Abuse Prevention Program at Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center in Toledo. “Many of them have their own issues with drugs and alcohol; others are working multiple jobs and have kids in situations with sitters and caregivers that aren’t best for them.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Culture/2014/04/13/Abuse.html

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