Yingling Reminds Residents about April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

For Immediate Release:

For More Information:

April 8, 2016

State Rep. Sam Yingling

(847) 231-6262

repsamyingling@gmail.com

www.repsamyyingling.com

Facebook/RepSamYingling

GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – April has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is reminding residents about the importance of thwarting child abuse.

“Children should never feel unsafe or unsecure in their homes,” Yingling said. “I encourage all residents to work together to thwart child abuse and to always strive to promote values that support the social and emotional well-being of children and their families.”

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) estimates that more than 100,000 instances of child abuse cases go unreported every year. Yingling encourages residents to be aware of the warning signs of abuse, including sudden changes in behavior or school performance, nervousness in normal situations and wearing long or concealing clothing in warm weather. Residents should contact the DCFS abuse hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE, 1-800-252-2873, if they suspect abuse or neglect.

“By spreading awareness about the importance of preventing child abuse, we can all take an active role in our ensuring that our neighborhoods are safe and that no child is living in fear for their lives,” Yingling said.

For any additional questions or concerns, please call the DCFS informational number at 1-800-232-3798 or contact Yingling’s full-time constituent service office by phone at 847-231-6262 or by email at RepSamYingling@gmail.com.Yingling represents the 62nd District, which contains portions of Gages Lake, Grayslake, Gurnee, Hainesville, the Round Lake communities, Wauconda and Wildwood.

###