Healthy Families America (HFA), an affiliate of Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) America, recently granted accreditation to Project Self-Sufficiency for the agency’s Healthy Families program, one of the agency’s three home visitation programs which aim to improve children’s health, nutrition, and developmental outcomes.
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PCA Washington: No-cost and low-cost health-care premiums reach thousands
As a result of the Fair Start for Kids Act, DCYF has partnered with the Washington Health Benefits Exchange (WAHBE). Fifty-seven percent of all interested individuals who have contacted WAHBE have been connected with no-cost or low-cost health insurance.
PCA America applauds Balenciaga’s next steps, provides concrete ideas for brands to protect children.
Prevent Child Abuse America applauds the announcement of the new multi- year partnership between the National Children’s Alliance, Balenciaga and Kering Foundation. Read the statement from our CEO.
Kansas Children’s Service League: Red Stocking Breakfast fundraisers
Over 1,000 people attended breakfasts in Emporia, Overland Park, Topeka and Wichita combined. Preliminary results show over $160,000 has been raised supporting KCSL’s work to build stronger families in Kansas.
Talking About Racism in Child and Family Advocacy
In a truly just society, no child lives, learns, or plays in environments that expose them repeatedly to things we know are harmful. Our commitment to children therefore involves a commitment to ending racism and its harmful effects, so that all children, regardless of race or ethnicity, have a full and just opportunity to reach their full potential.
This research helps us to pinpoint and predict the specific challenges we may face when leading public conversations about racism and its effects on child wellbeing.
Experts Advise Parents On How You Should Talk To Your Kids About Sexual Misconduct In School
Kristie Demers of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina advises parents how to talk to their kids about sexual misconduct.
Paid Family Leave: An Upstream Intervention to Prevent Family Violence
Paid family leave (PFL) programs provide income-replacement during particularly stressful family events, such as the birth of a child. In this commentary, we describe the conceptual links between PFL, child maltreatment, and IPV, suggesting that PFL may be a promising strategy for the primary prevention of child maltreatment and IPV.
