Who we are
At Prevent Child Abuse America® , we are dedicated to helping children and families thrive. Founded in 1972 in Chicago, Prevent Child Abuse America works to promote the healthy development of children and prevent child abuse before it occurs. Our 48-state chapter network works every day to promote the kind of strategies and activities that make a difference locally, as well as nationally, assisting nearly 100,000 families a year through our signature Healthy Families America® program.
Our Latest Resources
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Affinity Group & Other Reports
Economic Burden of Known Cases of Child Maltreatment from 2018 in Each State
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Affinity Group & Other Reports
Taking ACES Upstream: Strengthening Prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences—Recommendations from Prevent Child Abuse America and Its State Chapter Network
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Parenting Tips
Parenting Tip – Talking to Children about Bullying
Our Programs
We accomplish our work through our signature prevention program Healthy Families America and spread awareness of child abuse prevention through our Pinwheels for Prevention campaign.
