2022-2024 Federal Policy Agenda
Prevent Child Abuse America® (PCA America) advocates for policies and services that strengthen families and communities, promote healthy child development, and prevent child abuse and neglect before it occurs.
The American Rescue Plan Act: Frequently Asked Questions on CAPTA and MIECHV Provisions
On March 11, 2021, the $1.9 trillion pandemic rescue plan, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, was signed into law. This resource answers frequently asked questions, providing information on the legislation, specifically the provisions related to emergency funding for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program and the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Prevent Child Abuse America is committed to helping states understand the complexities of these funds and the opportunity to utilize these dollars at the state and local levels to support families.
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Impact on Parents in the Healthy Families America program
Healthy Families America helps parents develop their personal resources to improve family functioning, strengthen the parent-child relationship, promote child well-being, and prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Impact on Children in the Healthy Families America program
What is Healthy Families America’s impact on children? Our research says its both significant and positive.
