To report suspected child abuse or neglect in Butte County: 1(800)400-0902

• Child abuse and child sexual abuse investigation response teams.
• Teams to provide training in child abuse and neglect identification and reporting.
• Training of medical personnel in child sexual abuse examinations.
• Formation of the Child Death Review Team of Butte and Glenn Counties
• A committee which developed a perinatal substance abuse screening method adopted by the local birthing hospitals.

Is to stop the cycle of child abuse and promote healthy families through education, advocacy, and community collaboration by promoting comprehensive services through our role as Butte County’s designated Child Abuse Prevention Council.

• Fostering interagency collaboration, networking and problem-solving
• Providing and enhancing education for professionals and the community
• Planning for the future by assessing needs and resources in preparation for improvement and expansion of services to children and families
• Advocating for legislation in support of healthy families
• Promoting healthy families

• Become a member of the Council and help prevent child abuse. Membership is open to everyone. Parents are welcome. Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month call 899-3318 for meeting location.
• Volunteer your time to help with outreach and education. Assist with our annual Child Abuse Prevention Month activities in April.
• Write a check to the Child Abuse Prevention Council or to the Frank Watters & Mary Anne Houx Children’s Fund.
• Donate a gently used backpack, baby supplies or toiletry items for children entering foster care or relative placement.