In this article it was suggested that “home visiting” programs targeting at-risk parents and children may be one approach to help prevent child abuse. These programs use nurses, social workers or other health practitioners to teach positive parenting practices and ensure that mothers’ and babies’ basic health needs are met. http://health.usnews.com/health-care/articles/2017-04-24/in-americas-poorest-communities-a-greater-risk-of-child-abuse-deaths