The 117th Congress passed a legislative spending package funding the government through the end of its fiscal year until September 30, 2023. The Omnibus bill includes priorities of importance to Prevent Child Abuse America as it provides critical investments and support to families and children.
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In 2023, we’re building together.
Thriving communities are possible through partnerships, and our nationwide network of chapters and affiliates is changing lives everyday.
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Join us for the first in-person meeting of our state chapter and home visiting networks, policy and community partners, and other collaborators since 2019.
The 2023 Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference will host over 1,000 attendees, features more than 40 workshops, symposia, and presentations highlighting effective prevention strategies, programs, and practices, and will provide countless networking opportunities and sales leads.
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What's happening in child abuse prevention
The latest news and updates from across the country.
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CEO statement on Omnibus bill
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PCA America Featured in Shonda Rhimes’ Article “11 Nonprofits That Help Kids”
The screenwriter and producer names PCA America as a leading organization that is helping today’s youth and tomorrow’s world.
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Paid Family Leave: An Upstream Intervention to Prevent Family Violence
Paid family leave (PFL) programs provide income-replacement during particularly stressful family events, such as the birth of a child. In this commentary, we describe the conceptual links between PFL, child maltreatment, and IPV, suggesting that PFL may be a promising strategy for the primary prevention of child maltreatment and IPV.
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Experts Advise Parents On How You Should Talk To Your Kids About Sexual Misconduct In School
Kristie Demers of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina advises parents how to talk to their kids about sexual misconduct.
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Watch real stories of Healthy Families America caretakers
“One of my main priorities with Jayden is for him to know that I’m there for him. Sometimes I’ll put him to bed, and I walk out and I remember ‘Oh, I didn’t give him a hug, I should probably go give him a hug.’”
About PCA America
Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s oldest and largest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens. We promote programs and resources informed by science that enable kids, families, and entire communities to thrive—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Our success relies on a nationwide network of state chapters and nearly 600 Healthy Families America home visiting sites, which provide parents and caregivers a wide variety of services and resources in communities across the country. Our respected experts also develop innovative research that our vast network then puts into action. And we raise public awareness and engagement and advocate for family friendly policies at the national, state, and local levels to support programs that ensure children and families get what they need to succeed.
Ariela’s Story
Hear from Ariela and her experiences with PCAA’s signature home visiting program, Healthy Families America.
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Tools for Building Better Childhoods
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In recognition, we’re proud to have partnered with Social Current to develop and now roll out Building Better Childhoods: a set of new, easy-to-use resources to help organizations communicate about childhood adversity as a public, preventable, and solvable issue.
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2022 State Public Policy Strategies
Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) is committed to advancing a range of policy options and services aimed at supporting families and preventing child abuse and neglect before it occurs. Prioritizing and investing in supportive state policies–from evidence-based home visiting programs to concrete and economic supports–are a critical foundation for the healthy development of our children.
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Balancing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) With HOPE: New Insights into the Role of Positive Experience on Child and Family Development
This report presents evidence for HOPE (Health Outcomes of Positive Experiences) based on newly released, compelling data that reinforce the need to promote positive experiences for children and families in order to foster healthy childhood development despite the adversity common in so many families.
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Samantha’s Story
Hear from Samantha and her experiences with PCAA’s signature home visiting program Healthy Families America (HFA).
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