To prevent child abuse and neglect.
Key Issue Areas
Participates in Abuse Head Trauma (AHT) prevention efforts and served We work with hospitals and they do not report specifics so we are not sure. individuals in 2020 with the programs Dias Model and Period of Purple Crying.
Participates in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention efforts with the program State Coalition on ACEs.
Co-leads in Neglect prevention efforts and served 1,500 individuals in 2020 with the program Strengthening Families Program.
Participates in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) prevention efforts.
Utilizing the Protective Factors Framework through ACEs, Advocacy, Home Visiting, and Training.
The chapter works with the following evidence-based home visiting models: Healthy Families America (HFA) and Parents as Teachers (PAT) and participates in the statewide home visiting coalition.
Advocacy efforts include
- Funding for family resource center (currently in the Governor's budget proposal)
- COVID and disaster (fires) funding
- We have a policy platform
Prevent Child Abuse California is within an umbrella organization.
Fast Facts
12 total FTEs
The chapter partners with businesses/corporations, faith-based organizations, foundations, schools, United Way, and Other statewide community agencies.
Key Contact
- Sheila Boxley
- 916-244-1900
