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Our Mission:
The Matty Eappen Foundation is dedicated to preventing Abusive Head Trauma through public awareness and education and to providing assistance to victims and their families. |
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2012 Activity
The following is a list of activities and programs that the Matty Eappen Foundation has funded or participated in during 2012:
Matty's Place, Children's Advocacy Center
Winona, Minnesota
Matty's Place serves:
Parent's Helping Parents
A free, 24-hour hotline for parents that hosts neighborhood parent support groups.
http://www.parentshelpingparents.org/
The 12th International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome/ Abusive Head Trauma.
The Children's Trust Fund SBS Train the Trainer Program
Babies Cry: Have a Plan, is a program that provides skills and tools to family support professionals who work with families to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). http://www.mctf.org/programs/fstc/Pages/shakenbaby.aspx
Boston Marathon Update
We had 10 Boston Marathon runners on Matty's Team, who endured 26.2 miles in grueling heat to raise funds for the Foundation's programs. The 2013 Boston Marathon is scheduled for April 15. If you are interested in helping the Foundation by obtaining a race bib and participating in this elite race, please contact Paul Spellman at paul@pspellman.com.
Matty's Place, Children's Advocacy Center
Winona, Minnesota
Matty's Place serves:
- Child victims of sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse or severe neglect
- Child witnesses to violent crimes
- Children who have been separated from their parents
- Parents in the midst of custody decisions
- Families at risk for child maltreatment
- Community professionals in the fields of law enforcement, prosecution, medicine, child protection services, mental health, education and advocacy
Parent's Helping Parents
A free, 24-hour hotline for parents that hosts neighborhood parent support groups.
http://www.parentshelpingparents.org/
The 12th International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome/ Abusive Head Trauma.
- There were 728 people in attendance at the conference held in Boston. Sunny Eappen gave a talk entitled “Fathers Moving Forward”, and Debbie Eappen introduced a keynote speaker, Christopher Greeley, M.D.
- The Matty Eappen Foundation provided grants to five families of victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma which enable them to attend the International Conference. They were devastated by the trauma to their families, and were able to network with professionals and other parents to help them navigate the complex world of SBS/AHT.
- The Matty Eappen Foundation hosted a victim family dinner at the International Conference for 70 family members from throughout the U.S. We shared our stories and offered suggestions and compassion.
The Children's Trust Fund SBS Train the Trainer Program
Babies Cry: Have a Plan, is a program that provides skills and tools to family support professionals who work with families to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). http://www.mctf.org/programs/fstc/Pages/shakenbaby.aspx
Boston Marathon Update
We had 10 Boston Marathon runners on Matty's Team, who endured 26.2 miles in grueling heat to raise funds for the Foundation's programs. The 2013 Boston Marathon is scheduled for April 15. If you are interested in helping the Foundation by obtaining a race bib and participating in this elite race, please contact Paul Spellman at paul@pspellman.com.
