The “Education & Facts” section of this website contains summaries of and references to key statistics regarding child abuse and neglect.  Specific information was used from the sources listed below.

ChildsStats.gov: Forum on Child and Family Statistics

http://www.childstats.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Services: Administration for Children and Families

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/pubs/cm09/

National Exchange Foundation Club

http://www.preventchildabuse.com/abuse.shtml

DreamCatchers For Abused Children

http://dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com/

Child Welfare Information Gateway

http://www.childwelfare.gov/