Read the statement by Norell Rosado, M.D., Head, Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics, Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Melissa Merrick, Ph.D., CEO, Prevent Child Abuse America.
Thank you for making our 50th Anniversary a success!
Supporters of PCA America joined our Co-Vice Chair Dr. Bruce Perry and President and CEO Dr. Melissa Merrick for a special evening in Chicago.
"One of the highest-rated charities for children in the nation."
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.
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The latest news and updates from across the country.
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PCA Kentucky: Corporal Punishment In the Schools
Kentucky is one of 19 states to permit school CP as a form of discipline. This is despite clear and compelling evidence corporal punishment causes injury, is ineffective in promoting positive student behavior, interferes with student learning, is used disproportionately, and creates a negative school climate. Students must be safe and free from physical and emotional harm in schools.
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UGA chapter of Sigma Delta Tau raises over $100,000 for PCA America during Revive the Grind event.
All 19 Panhellenic sororities on UGA’s campus came together to compete in an exhilarating dance competition to benefit Prevent Child Abuse America , Sigma Delta Tau’s national philanthropy.
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Support Children and Families Through the Extended Child Tax Credit
More than 61 million children and an 36 million families benefited from the CTC expansion. Losing these monthly CTC payments will add to the hardships that many families are experiencing. Read the letter signed by 400+ organizations asking Congress to include the CTC in Build Back Better.
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The Family Tree’s Lace UP to End Child Abuse 5K
Many excited runners and walkers attened the 3rd Annual Brent A. Rosenberg Lace UP to End Child Abuse 5K and Family Fun Walk on Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.
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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).
