March 2024

Women’s History Month

At PCA America, we celebrate the voices, achievements and contributions of women – yesterday, today and tomorrow.

What We Do:

Since 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America has defined the national approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Our North Star:

All children and families are living a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future.

April is

National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month

Throughout the month of April, Prevent Child Abuse America and its state chapters are building a narrative of hope for children and families through collaboration and the creation of an ecosystem of primary prevention. Communities must build positive futures together in partnership!

Annual Luncheon

Prevention in Partnership!

We are thrilled to invite you to our much-anticipated Annual Luncheon – Prevention in Partnership! Join us for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to our shared mission of creating a brighter future for children across the nation.

May 22nd, 2024 | ⏰ Time: 11 AM – 2 PM | 📍 Venue: The Chicago Club

A North Star Guiding Our Vision

Our Theory of Change

A new vision for the creation of a primary prevention ecosystem that builds the wellbeing of our nation’s children and families.

About Prevent Child Abuse America

Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s oldest and largest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens. We promote programs and resources informed by science that enable kids, families, and entire communities to thrive—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. ​

Our success relies on a nationwide network of state chapters and nearly 600 Healthy Families America home visiting sites, which provide parents and caregivers a wide variety of services and resources in communities across the country. Our respected experts also develop innovative research that our vast network then puts into action. And we raise public awareness and engagement and advocate for family friendly policies at the national, state, and local levels to support programs that ensure children and families get what they need to succeed. ​

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Over 300,000 people are positively impacted by PCA America annually.
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Every $1 invested in Healthy Families America produces an estimated $1.81 in benefits for families and communities.
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Over 1 million home visits completed.
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state chapters and the District of Columbia

“When parents or caregivers are struggling and they are in survival mode, we can all play a role in supporting them and creating safe, stable and nurturing environments for them and their children.”

– Tammy Piazza Hurley

Director, American Academy of Pediatrics

Ariela’s Story ​

Hear from Ariela and her experiences with PCA America’s signature home visiting program, Healthy Families America.

“One of the highest-rated charities for children in the nation”

Latest News and Updates

  • Annual Luncheon – Prevention in Partnership!

    We are thrilled to invite you to our much-anticipated Annual Luncheon – Prevention in Partnership! Join us for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to our shared mission of creating a brighter future for children across the nation.

  • Join Our Team: Full-Time Staff Accountant Position Open

    We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join us as a Full-Time Staff Accountant. This role is crucial in supporting our mission to ensure the financial health and integrity of our organization. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in accounting, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Casey, Brown, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Reduce Child Poverty

    U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chair of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Children and Families, Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Child Poverty Reduction Act to commit the Nation to cutting child poverty by half in five years and to implement an accountability framework to ensure we achieve this goal. U.S. Representative Danny Davis (D-IL-7) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • We need a federal law to end corporal punishment in schools

    Research has shown that physical punishment is an ineffective and harmful practice that increases children’s aggression and disobedience. It also lowers their school performance. Yet 18 states still permit their public school personnel to hit children in the name of discipline.

  • Policy strategies for the prevention of multiple forms of violence against children and youth

    Experiencing family violence has been linked to adverse health and economic opportunity. Yet, child maltreatment and intimate partner violence (IPV) are preventable public health issues.

  • AAP Chapter Partnerships with Healthy Families America and Prevent Child Abuse America

    In late 2022 through early 2023, 3 AAP Chapters engaged in projects to enhance collaboration among community organizations, to better support children and families.

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