Protect and Comfort Infants (PACI)
A community education program designed to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. 

Download our PACI Brochure

The number one reason given for shaking a baby is to stop him/her from crying.  Inconsolable crying can be difficult for the best parents, but it is a frustrated, even enraged adult who has lost all self control that resorts to abuse.  The consequences of this abusive behavior are devastating for the baby, the rest of the family, and the perpetrator.

Tell everyone you know to NEVER, NEVER SHAKE A BABY!

Read More about Shaken Baby Syndrome (PDF)

• Never discipline your child when your anger is out of control.
• Participate in your child’s activities and get to know your child’s friends.
• Never leave your child unattended, especially in the car.
• Teach your child the difference between “good touches,” “bad touches” and “confusing touches.”
• Ask questions; for example, when your child tells you he or she doesn’t want to be with someone, this could be a red flag.
• Listen to them and believe what they say.
• Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior or attitude, and inquire into it.
• Teach your child what to do if you and your child become separated while away from home.
• Teach your child the correct names of his/her private body parts.
• Be alert for any talk that reveals premature sexual understanding.
• Pay attention when someone shows greater than normal interest in your child.
• Make certain your child’s school or day care center will release him/her only to you or someone
  

Download Child Abuse and Neglect Indicators (DOC)

View a summary of program activities, outcome, and satisfaction for FY 2009