Child Safety Forward Overview
Child Safety Forward
Child Safety Forward is a National Initiative to Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities and Injuries through a Collaborative, Community-Based Approach.
Child Safety Forward Sacramento
As a demonstration site for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime, Child Safety Forward Sacramento developed multidisciplinary strategies and responses to address fatalities or near-death injuries as a result of child abuse or neglect. In July 2023 Child Safety Forward Sacramento became one of 37 California communities funded to implement a novel approach to enhancing community health through the California Accountable Communities for Health Initiative (CACHI).
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The Sacramento County child and family serving systems are committed to valuing and supporting the needs of our diverse population, by serving Sacramento County’s children, youth and families so that they may be safe, healthy, and able to thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.
Sacramento County Prevention Cabinet
Child Safety Forward Sacramento is led by the Sacramento County Prevention Cabinet.
Originally formed on January 31, 2019, the Sacramento County Prevention Cabinet consists of public & private family serving agencies and organizations. Members hold positions of executive leadership and have decision-making power within their agency/organization. Prevention Cabinet Members also include Community Representatives, who are made up of local parents and caregivers.
The well-being of children and families is the responsibility of everyone, and not the individual responsibility of any one system/agency” – Sacramento County Prevention Cabinet Foundational Value
A membership roster can be opened by clicking here.
Subcommittees
In addition to the Prevention Cabinet Meetings, various subcommittee meetings are held to have a more focused. Click here to learn more about the Prevention Cabinet Subcommittees.
