1. Do Something! Child abuse, including Shaken Baby Syndrome, is preventable. Download materials from this site and share with parents and caregivers Be supportive. Caring for a baby is hard work. Sometimes parents and caregivers just need a friend to talk to. Talking to others can help reduce stress and frustration, and lets parents and caregivers know they are not alone. Sometimes it can be difficult to know how to talk to someone: More Information

3. Be a voice for kids! Help The Children's Hospital advocate on behalf of children in the public policy arena. It's up to adults to help create safer and healthier communities for our children. The Children's Hospital Grassroots Advocacy Network is an easy way to stay connected to public policy decisions affecting children's health and well-being, and to take action when your voice is needed - and it only take a few minutes of your time!

To join now: www.thechildrenshospital.org/advocacy and click on "Join Now".

4. "Pass it on" – Child abuse is preventable.  Share this message with anyone who may care for a baby -  No matter how much she cries, now matter how frustrated you get, Never shake a baby! 

5. Donate:

The Kempe Foundation for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect

For over 40 years, Kempe has been the leader in supporting the prevention, research and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Founded by Denver pediatrician, C. Henry Kempe, we combine medical treatments and education programs with world class scientific research so we can help kids now and find more ways to stop the horrible consequences of abuse in the future. We make your donation work hardest for the kids who need it most. If you want to make the most difference in the fight against child abuse, give to the one place that is making the most difference and healing more hearts: Kempe. We carefully analyze where funding is needed most and how to use finances wisely so you can be assured your donation will make a real impact. The children are counting on us!

Kohl's - Kohl's Cares for Kids

Kohl's commitment to The Children's Hospital is made possible through the Kohl's Cares for Kids* program, which raises funds for children's health and educational opportunities through the sale of special gift items. Net profits from the sales go to support children's health and educational opportunities in the market areas served by Kohl's. Kohl's community outreach also includes Kohl's Kids Who Care*, an annual youth volunteer recognition program, fundraising gift cards for local schools and non-profit youth groups, as well as an associate program to encourage volunteerism.

For more information, visit www.kohlscorporation.com

Support a local family’s efforts to raise funds for Children’s and their advocacy efforts.

The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome

Learn how you can prevent child abuse

Learn how to organize child abuse prevention activities in your community

www.dontshake.com
This site includes prevention programs and materials, a library of resources, conference information, speaker listings, and information targeted to parents, childcare providers, medical professionals, legal professionals, investigation professionals and educators.

Shaken Baby Alliance

www.shakenbaby.com
This is an advocacy website for SBS children and their families working alongside friends and professionals in a community effort. Family and victim support network for families affected by SBS that provides medical information, answers to common questions, prevention, family support, support group resources, victim advocacy, recommended reading and links to related sites.

Babysitters and Shaken Baby Syndrome

child.cornell.edu/army/sbs/sitterslides/index.htm
This is a site containing a slide show presentation about interviewing, evaluating, and training babysitters to reduce the possibility of injury to your child.

National Shaken Baby Syndrome Campaign

www.preventchildabuse.com/shaken.htm
This site is full of Information regarding SBS, how it happens, suggestions for parents and what you can do to prevent a tragedy.