Child Safety Matters®
Pat’s Place has partnered with the Monique Burr Foundation to offer Child Safety Matters® to elementary schools in Mecklenburg County.

MBF Child Safety Matters® is a comprehensive, evidence-based prevention education program for students in grades K-5. The program teaches students and adults how to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to the four types of child abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect), bullying, cyberbullying, and digital dangers.
Program benefits:
- Pat’s Place covers the cost of the program and materials
- Evidence based
- Requires minimal classroom time
- Age and developmentally appropriate
- Easy to present with turnkey, scripted lessons
Click here to access a Letter of Support to provide to your child’s school to encourage implementing Child Safety Matters®