Have you seen or heard our PSA's on TV or on the Radio? Want to get involved?

We hope you enjoyed our public service announcements and we are pleased to welcome you to www.pcaky.org where you can find more information about getting involved and making a difference.

Below you’ll find more information and specific tips how you can take action and improve your community today!

Have questions? Want more information specific to your community?

Email us! We would love to hear from you. pcaky@pcaky.org

SBS

• Stop and see a struggling parent.  Smile, offer words of encouragement, offer a helping hand (hold the door, help with the grocery bags).
• Offer a parent a break.  Take the baby for a walk, offer to watch the baby to let mom take a shower or go to the grocery
• Offer to be a time-out resource.  Let a parent know that it is ok to feel frustrated and when they do, they can call you to come and hold the baby while they take a time out.
• Tell parents about 1-800-CHILDREN and other local resources (parenting classes, mothers morning out)
• Offer to fix a meal ... or just bring it and leave it.

Fathers

• Encourage fathers.  Tell them they are doing a great job!  Point out the positive.
• Take the time to engage and include fathers as it relates to their children.  Don't make assumptions about them not wanting to be involved in their children's activities and experiences.
• Give dad a break.  Offer to take kids out to eat or for a walk.
• Offer to assist with seeking resources or seeking appropriate child care.
• Offer to assist with transportation to and from activities.

Older Youth

• Include older child in activities at your place of workship (youth group, bible study)
• Tell parents about resources such as parenting classes
• offer to get the youth involved in a sport program
• offer homework assistance or tutoring to the older youth
• Encourage parents to make sure that they remove themselves from situations that become volatile and take a time out before confronting difficult situations or ask for outside assistance when confronting difficult situations.
• Encourage parents to take care of themselves by engaging in activity that will help relieve stress.
• Offer to assist with transportation or supervision issues.