SIX protective factors that can strengthen families and prevent child abuse 1. Nurturing & Attachment Healthy parent and child relationships are when and where children receive the love and respect that they need each day. 2. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development Families need to know and understand that part of being a great parent is a natural instinct, but, part of it can be learned. 3. Parental Resilience Families who are strong and flexible are better able to deal with the many stresses of everyday parenting and life. 4. Social Connections All families need a network of trusted people; we all need good friends. 5. Concrete Supports Families need to meet their own basic needs for food, clothing, housing, and transportation as well as know how and where to obtain services that include childcare, health care and mental health services. 6. Social and Emotional Competence of Children Families teach skills that assist children in communicating their feelings, solving problems and interacting in a positive manner with other children and adults