Ohio county frn prevention resources

Ohio County Partners in Prevention (PIP) is one of 42 community teams across the State of WV. Through community projects, educational resources, and referrals for services, PIP aims to strengthen families, educate the public, advocate for children, and champion family-friendly communities in order to reduce child maltreatment. OCPIP also holds an annual conference with varying topics depending on the needs of the community.

As outlined by TEAM for West Virginia Children, the goals of PIP Teams are to:

• Raise awareness about the prevention of child abuse and neglect
• Develop and expand effective services that prevent or reduce child maltreatment
• Inform policymakers about best practices in the prevention of child abuse and neglect

The Partners in Prevention Community Grants are supported by The West Virginia Children’s Trust Fund, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and the WV Department of Health and Human Resources.

April is annually recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, but the Ohio County PIP team is committed to offering a variety of informational sessions and community projects year-round to bring awareness to child abuse and neglect and help build strong familial foundations in the community.