Services increase parenting competence.
Services increase knowledge of the developmental stages of childhood.
Recommendations are outlined based on scientific evaluations and the recommendations of their peers, based on their effectiveness. Eight programs are highlighted as cost-effective and with highly significant results. Additional studies have been done that also contribute to what we know about child abuse prevention programs that work. Further studies performed by the Children's Trust Fund reinforces these results. Appropriate intensity, duration and format are considered Evaluation has to be incorporated Ability to recruit and retain clients One form of child abuse prevention may be Family Preservation and Family Support Services that focus on strengthening families, preventing abuse, and protecting children.