Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) is committed to advancing a range of policy options and services aimed at supporting families and preventing child abuse and neglect before it occurs. Prioritizing and investing in supportive state policies–from evidence-based home visiting programs to concrete and economic supports–are a critical foundation for the healthy development of our children.
When investments are made in public policies and programs that build strong families and supportive communities, we are securing the safe, stable and nurturing environments that all children need to thrive. Prevent Child Abuse America advocates for the following state-level policy priorities, which help to support families and are essential for our children’s future prosperity.
Children and families thrive when we create conditions that support their well-being. Family-friendly workplace policies, such as publicly funded paid family, medical, or sick leave (paid family leave) programs, provide a critical support to families through helping employees meet their personal and family health care needs while also fulfilling work responsibilities.
