
Vulnerable ChildrenWhen family support systems fail, children are vulnerable to abuse and neglect and may struggle to reach developmental milestones. The Duke Endowment helps vulnerable children by supporting programs designed to give them the tools they need to succeed, despite their difficult circumstances. Explore a sample of our work with vulnerable children, and find out what we're learning along the way, by choosing a topic below. Issue Snapshots |
Therapist Lori Hawkins uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to help children heal.
Cindy Edwards uses what she learned in training to help children exposed to domestic violence.
Rhett Mabry discusses efforts at The Duke Endowment to help prevent child abuse.