For more than 30 years, FamilyWise, the Minnesota Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, and partners across northern and central Minnesota have come together for the annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse. The 24-hour event raised over $175,000 in 2021 for local and statewide efforts to create safe, nurturing environments for kids and families in Minnesota.

The first state library for incarcerated youth is set to open at Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie, thanks to a partnership between the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), the Secretary of State’s Office, and Washington State Library, Institutional Library Services (ILS).

Through funding from CDC over two years, CHCS is leading a statewide collaboration to Enhance Surveillance Infrastructure for ACE Data Collection and Use, Increase Implementation of ACE Prevention Strategies, and Increase Data to Action Activities related to ACEs.

As the State Intermediary for Family Connects in Colorado, PCA America’s Illuminate is facilitating the implementation of the evidence-based model to ensure effective scaling and sustainability of Family Connects in Colorado.

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.

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.

Just about anyone who works in the world of policy will tell you that it can be easy to grow discouraged when you’re working in pursuit of long-term policy and systems change. However, following the completion of our recent qualitative study, Policymaker Perspectives on Child Maltreatment Prevention in NC, the Policy Team at Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) have found ourselves savoring a sense of hope.

This grant will strengthen PCAAZ’s Infant-Toddler Court (ITC) program, Best for Babies, by advancing statewide coordination of ITCs, enhancing the Zero to Three Safe Babies Court Team (SBCT) approach in three existing ITC sites, and creating opportunities for shared learning and improvement for all ITCs in Arizona.

The grant will introduce a new tele-home visiting pilot program that will check in with new parents two to four weeks after discharge from the hospital as well as provide additional support and engagement in mental and behavioral health services.