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NVCF Cares was born from unfathomable loss. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for youth in the United States. NVCF Cares is a community-wide, healing-centered initiative to help save lives, support families and provide the necessary tools and care for the helpers in this space.
For Parents and Caregivers
Tips for Young Parents
Coping during Coronavirus pandemic
"Parenting can be the source of great joy — and great stress. During times of crisis, this stress can be heightened. In this period of social spacing and increased concern about contracting the coronavirus (the virus that causes COVID-19) there are resources to help minimize the stress and bring some semblance of normalcy to life."
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Videos
Papers and Articles
Promoting the Positive: The importance of supporting positive childhood experiences and healing in families, schools and communities
"Research links adverse childhood experiences, known as ACEs, such as abuse, neglect or experiencing or witnessing violence, to health and well-being challenges..."
The Complex Trauma Spectrum During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Threat for Children and Adolescents’ Physical and Mental Health
Letter to the Editor
"Dear editor, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and different studies defined complex trauma as exposure to multiple interpersonal traumatic events, ..."
Positive Childhood Experiences and Adult Mental and Relational Health in a Statewide Sample
Christina Bethell, PhD, MBA, MPH; Jennifer Jones, MSW; Narangerel Gombojav, MD, PhD; et al
"Are positive childhood experiences (PCEs) associated with adult depression and/or poor mental health (D/PMH) and adult-reported social..."
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Donations to this fund includes supporting the Care Team, our free innovative youth suicide prevention and response program that provides support to young people and families
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Please review the information below and sign to give consent for your minor or yourself (if over the age of 18) as appropriate before participating.