1. Child Abuse Prevention
Exchange Parent Aide

2. Exchange Parent Aide
Study results show a link between Parent Aide services and:
Mothers are less stressed, less depressed and less anxious
Stronger parenting skills
Reduced emotional aggression and physical assault of children

3. A new possibility
Exchange Parent Aide in an organization that is not an Exchange CAP Center

5. Organization may be a 501c3 or for profit
Sponsorship by a local Exchange Club or an Exchange District
Must use Exchange Parent Aide name for program
Mandatory training for direct supervisor and direct service staff
Exchange Parent Aide is a free service to families

6. Must complete Exchange Parent Aide accreditation
Must submit Monthly Statistical Report
Exchange Club membership strongly encouraged
Encourage attendance at annual NEC Child Abuse Prevention Symposium
Exchange branding on materials

7. Agreement Required: Between Organization, National Exchange Club and sponsoring Exchange Club(s) This identifies responsibilities of signatories including:
Fundraising / Payment of Fees
Commitment to fidelity of Exchange Parent Aide model
Meeting training requirements
Benefits to be provided by NEC

8. Considerations Program Manager / Supervisor Paid vs Volunteer
Referrals for Program / Target Families

9. Fees
$800 Initial Fee
$2300 Training Fee ($1150 each for 2 people, includes travel, hotel and staff time)
$750 Scholarship for Symposium attendance
$150 Accreditation Fee
Annual renewal fee of $2,500

10. Benefits
All support services, resources, and materials available to Exchange Child Abuse Prevention Centers including consultation, CAP materials, Discussion Forum, Website member, etc.

12. Call for information
Application packet sent
Application Completed and returned
Reviewed by CRC

13. Approved or Disapproved
Training occurs
Twelve months to implement XPA
Eighteen months to complete accreditation

14. Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Services Department
Director – Genevieve Stults
CAP Specialist – Julie Odorzynski