Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting, Family Safety & Trusted Adults Toolkit

Support child protection, strengthen family communication, and help children recognize trusted adults with this 8-page printable Child Safety & Reporting Toolkit, designed for childcare providers, preschool teachers, daycare administrators, and early childhood professionals. This practical resource combines a family safeguarding guide, a staff reporting checklist, and a child-friendly sorting activity to support child safety awareness and responsible reporting practices. What's Included: - Family Guide: Sharing a Child-Safety Concern: A customizable family handout explaining how programs respond to safety concerns, how families can share information, confidentiality considerations, and where to find verified local reporting contacts. - Suspected Child Abuse: Reporting Steps Checklist: A staff reference covering reporting responsibilities, local agency contact information, immediate safety procedures, factual documentation, reporting timelines, and follow-up requirements. - Trusted Adults: Help-Seeking Sorting Activity: A cut-and-sort activity featuring four illustrated cards that help children identify trusted adults at school and home, including teachers, school counselors, caregivers, and other trusted grown-ups.