RESOURCES
TASCO
TASCO aims to eliminate child abuse and neglect through education, awareness, intervention, and advocacy in Onslow County so children may grow up in healthy, safe, stable, and nurturing environments. Learn more about TASCO.
https://tasco-onslow.hub.arcgis.com/
Google Doc: Onslow County TASCO Training Form
Community Outreach
PEERS has helped hundreds of families through the outreach program. This includes providing car seats, pack n' plays, diapers, wipes, and baby formula. PEERS partners with other agencies in their outreach efforts as well.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/home
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Understanding ACEs can help with understanding what may happen in childhood can impact emotional, mental, and physical health well into adulthood. Learn more about ACEs, toxic stress, and tools to build resiliency for ourselves and our children.
Car Seat Safety
If you would like to have your car seat inspected for proper installation call to make an appointment with our certified child passenger safety technician. Click here for more information and resources on appropriate car seats and installation.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma and promotes environments of healing and recovery rather than practices and services that may inadvertently re-traumatize. Learn more about TIC here.
Please call us if you would like to speak with a staff member about safe sleep and how you can practice this in your home. Learn more about safe sleep best practices.