If you haven't already, I encourage you to join our online community of child advocates in action as we read through the stories of children whose lives were impacted by abuse and neglect in the book "I Can't Come to School Today. My Mom's in Prison and I Don't Have a Ride." edited by KATHLEEN VAN ANTWERP, ED.D and SENTA GREENE, M.A., CCLS. You can purchase The ebook Experience from the Home Page or Member Page for just $14. The ebook Experience includes a reading guide with questions, insights into The Science of Child and Adolescent Development, suggested action steps, Capacity-Building exercises, and writing prompts to join and comment on the discussion boards. We look forward to thoughtful discussion and stories of compassion put into action by child advocates like you! Everyone is someone in the life of a child.

Thank you for partnering with the authors of "I Can't Come To School Today. . .My Mom's in Prison and I Don't Have A Ride" to raise awareness on the issue of child abuse and neglect. As you read through each chapter please post and share your thoughts and comments. Follow along with the "Compassion to Action" reading guide for ideas on what to post. Encourage others in their pursuit of turning compassion into action. A note on posting . . . While sharing your thoughts and experiences please be respectful of others and keep in mind the privacy and protection of children and other sensitive individuals and refrain from identifying them by name. Looking forward to empowering, encouraging, and insightful discussion!