Prevention happens in partnership—and our primary partners in child abuse and neglect prevention are the valued members of our nationwide state chapter network, who extend our important work in communities throughout the country.
The Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) nationwide state chapter network has been around since 1976, when our very first chapter opened in Kansas. Since then, we’ve grown considerably to 46 states and the District of Columbia. Chapters range from independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to agencies that operate under umbrella organizations, such as government departments, hospitals, and universities.
Chapters contribute invaluably to our comprehensive prevention efforts, providing state-level expertise and resources and ultimately amplifying our work widely in communities nationwide. They work in tandem with a wide array of community partners to deliver valuable day-to-day prevention work, including the formulation of innovative strategies to address issues such as child sexual abuse, raising awareness for the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and advocating with state and local governments to ensure that there is funding available for programs designed to benefit children and families. Use the map below to find the PCA America state chapter nearest you:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Louisiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington D.C.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
The Prevent Child Abuse America state chapter network employs a wide range of innovative strategies, on numerous fronts, to lead nationwide efforts that help prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens.
Leadership in Prevention
Chapters provide leadership in promoting and delivering effective prevention programs, such as Connections Matter and Circle of Parents. They also help facilitate community-level networking and learning opportunities.
Advocacy
Chapters support advocacy, coalition building, and engage with policymakers and elected representatives at the local and state levels.
Public Аwareness and Еngagement
Chapters raise public awareness and engagement, localizing national campaigns, such as National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April) and Pinwheels for Prevention®, and maintaining a consistent brand identity and messaging across the nation.
Research
Chapter affinity groups publish and disseminate valuable research on child abuse and neglect prevention topics such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and paid family leave.
Healthy Families America
Some state chapters also administer Healthy Families America, our signature evidenced-based home visiting program.