The prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Key Issue Areas

Leads in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention efforts.

Lead in Neglect prevention efforts with the program Strengthening Families Program.

Lead in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) prevention efforts.

Utilizing the Protective Factors Framework through ACEs, Advocacy, and Training.

Implementing the Essentials for Childhood Framework strategies: Raise Awareness & Commitment, Use Data to Inform Solutions, Norms Change and Programs, and Policy/Advocacy.

The chapter works with the following evidence-based home visiting models: Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) and Parents as Teachers (PAT).

Advocacy efforts include

  • Pay Day Loans
  • Child Care/Afterschool/Pre-K
  • Youth Mental Health

Fast Facts

16 total FTEs

CBCAP Grantee

The chapter partners with businesses/corporations, exchange clubs, faith-based organizations, foundations, Kids Count, Law Enforcement, Partnership for America's Children (PFAC), schools, and United Way.

Key Contact

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