Child Advocacy Center of Niagara

07/25/2025

Great tips from HealthyChildren.org on everyday ways caregivers can talk to children about mental health.

Learning how to talk with your child about mental health takes practice. The more you do it, the easier it gets. It’s just like having conversations about your child’s growth or development. Mental health is no different. Providing reassurance, using a positive tone and helping your child understand their feelings are the first steps in having these important conversations. Ask your pediatrician how you can support your child as you talk about mental health. Learn more tips at: https://bit.ly/46kpXDi

07/25/2025

The virtual One Too Many 5k is a great way to support the CAC of Niagara! Register before Aug. 8th to secure a t-shirt! bit.ly/40xw2sc

07/23/2025

Recall Alert: The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning risk. Children can still gain access to the pools using these footholds even if the ladder is removed. CPSC believes that nine children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old have drowned after gaining access to the pools via the footholds.

Consumers should contact Bestway, Intex or Polygroup to request a repair kit. In the interim consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool until the repair can be installed.

07/17/2025

Early Bird Discount ends tomorrow, Friday, July 18th! If you are considering signing up to support the CAC of Niagara, today is the day. We appreciate your support! bit.ly/40xw2sc

07/17/2025

Long summer days are great for summer reading. In our latest blog post, the CAC provides some reading recommendations for children and youth, and some conversation starters for caregivers. https://cacofniagara.org/helping-kids-grow-summer-reading-on-body-safety-feelings-and-healing/

07/16/2025

It is HOT!! LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK!
Everyone Can Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths. Here are 5 tips from NHTSA:
1. Never leave a child in a vehicle unattended for any length of time. Rolling windows down or parking in the shade does little to change the interior temperature of the vehicle.
2. Make it a habit to check your entire vehicle — especially the back seat — before locking the doors and walking away.
3. Ask your childcare provider to call if your child doesn’t show up for care as expected.
4. Place a personal item like a purse or briefcase in the back seat, as another reminder to look before you lock. Write a note or place a stuffed animal in the passenger's seat to remind you that a child is in the back seat.
5. Store car keys out of a child's reach and teach children that a vehicle is not a play area.

07/16/2025

Do you know what today is? It's 716 Day! The CAC needs your support more than ever before. There are many ways to help the CAC, and however you choose, your support means the world to us! Happy 716 Day!

Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UQ8WEP5DBOCK?ref_=wl_share

One Too Many 5K Virtual 5k: bit.ly/44lWtSX

Niagara Classic Cup Golf Tournament (benefiting the CAC this year): https://events.golfstatus.com/event/niagara-falls-memorial-medical-center/

07/11/2025

We are trained facilitators of Stewards of Children. If your organization is interested in a training, please reach out to the CAC of Niagara.

07/09/2025

Remember to check recalls on a regular basis for children's products.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Peg Perego for a full refund. Consumers should contact Peg Perego for a prepaid shipping label and packaging to send the products back to Peg Perego. Peg Perego and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

07/09/2025

Most people don't think about sexual abuse coming from a peer, but it happens more than 70% of the time a child is sexually abused. Here is a great resource from D2L for caregivers. This link provides conversation starters and examples of "what if" that you can ask a child to help keep them safe.

https://www.d2l.org/navigating-peer-on-peer-abuse-creating-safe-environments-this-school-year/

07/08/2025

Early Bird Registration Discount ends on July 18th! Sign up today: bit.ly/44lWtSX

07/03/2025

Register today! You can run, walk, ride, or relax at home - registrations support the CAC of Niagara. bit.ly/44lWtSX