Listening
Empathy
Affirmation
Non-judgment
Parenting is hard and imperfect. Everyone needs help sometimes.
LEAN on Me WV is an initiative to promote child well-being by supporting families with listening, empathy, affirmation, and non-judgment.
The LEAN on Me Approach
Listening
Families know their own needs best.
Empathy
We all need help sometimes.
Affirmation
What is strong—not what is wrong.
Non-judgment
Families deserve dignity and respect, no matter what.
A better approach: understanding when families need supports not reports.
The goal of LEAN on Me is to promote community responsibility to support families, rather than solely report families to CPS. All of us can use the LEAN on Me approach to support families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
Parents needs to know that it’s okay to admit that they need help.
Find Resources for Families
Contact a local Family Support Center
Visit FindHelp.org
Find your local Family Resource Network (FRN) Community Resource Guide
Search 211.org
Thanks to Sisters of St. Joseph Health & Wellness Foundation for their partnership and support.
