Wednesday, April 8, 2015

FREE ONLINE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING

The structure of this self-paced training is as follows:

51A Online Mandated Reporter Training: Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation


The structure of this self-paced training is as follows:

  1. Why is Mandated Reporting Important?
  2. Who is a Mandated Reporter?
  3. Duties of a Mandated Reporter
  4. Protections for Mandated Reporters
  5. Criminal Penalties for Failing to File
  6. Recognizing Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
    • Child Neglect
    • Physical Child Abuse
    • Sexual Child Abuse
    • Child Exploitation
    • Physical Dependence Upon an Addictive Drug at Birth
  7. Responding to Disclosures of Abuse
  8. How to File a 51A Report
  9. What Happens After a 51A Report is Filed
  10. Conclusion/Certificate of Completion
The training takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Follow the link below to access the training and other resources regarding mandated reporting.


  1. Why is Mandated Reporting Important?
  2. Who is a Mandated Reporter?
  3. Duties of a Mandated Reporter
  4. Protections for Mandated Reporters
  5. Criminal Penalties for Failing to File
  6. Recognizing Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
    • Child Neglect
    • Physical Child Abuse
    • Sexual Child Abuse
    • Child Exploitation
    • Physical Dependence Upon an Addictive Drug at Birth
  7. Responding to Disclosures of Abuse
  8. How to File a 51A Report
  9. What Happens After a 51A Report is Filed
  10. Conclusion/Certificate of Completion
The training takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.



Coordinated Family and Community Engagement - FAMILY WORKSHOP SERIES


FREE FAMILY WORKSHOP SERIESPositive Solutions for Families:A Workshop for Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians of young children Birth-5

Do these pictures look familiar? - Are you a first time parent?...a parent with multiple children?...a foster parent?...a single parent?...a grandparent now supporting your grandchildren? Are you trying to juggle multiple responsibilities? - Do you want to meet and talk with others?
Join us for this workshop series!

Join us for this fun and supportive peer group where families will learn to appreciate the importance of developing strong attachments with their young children, as well as learning more about handling disappointments, controlling anger, and solving problems. Each 2 hour session is research based and includes time for discussion and socialization.

WHEN: Friday mornings – April 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15, & 22 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon
WHERE: The Brockton Adult Learning Center - 211 Crescent Street. Brockton
Activities for children and light refreshments will be available
Space is limited – Registration Required – Please RSVP:

Joniblock@bpsma.org or 508-580-7491

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

CFC is HIRING!!!!!!!

We are a small, local child care agency looking for people to transport preschool children to programs in Brockton and possibly Taunton.  The positions are part-time –mornings or afternoons.

We are family oriented and have had great success with retired and semi-retired drivers. Position includes benefits, including paid vacation and holidays.  It will require the applicant to get a 7D license to drive vans.

For more information, please call Barbara Holt at Commonwealth Family Childcare, Inc., 691Broadway, Raynham, at 508-880-3556, extension. 12.