#ThrowbackThursday to the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Weekend with NBA Cares! We had an incredible time connecting with coaches, who shared the importance of being role models and hearing from kids about the impact their parents have on their lives. Watch these inspiring videos from the event! Looking forward to next year's All-Star Weekend! Prevention is possible with the support of partners like NBA Cares! Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to grow up happy, healthy, and safe. #ThrowbackThursday #NBAAllStar #NBACares #ChildWellbeing #ThrivingFamilies #PreventionIsPossible #CommunitySupport #HealthyChildren #SafeChildren #PCAAmerica #AllStarWeekend
Prevent Child Abuse America
Civic and Social Organizations
Chicago, IL 12,602 followers
Together, we can prevent child abuse, America...because childhood lasts a lifetime.
About us
Prevent Child Abuse America, founded in 1972 in Chicago, works to ensure the healthy development of children nationwide. The organization promotes that vision through a network of chapters in 50 states and over 625 Healthy Families America sites in 39 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Canada. A major organizational focus is to advocate for the existence of a national policy framework and strategy for children and families while promoting evidence-based practices that prevent abuse and neglect from ever occurring.
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http://www.preventchildabuse.org
External link for Prevent Child Abuse America
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
Locations
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Primary
228 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60604, US
Employees at Prevent Child Abuse America
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Mary Lubben
Chief Financial Officer, Prevent Child Abuse America
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Steve Bernknopf , MSF, CFP, EA
Certified Financial Planner
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Karen Guskin
Managing Director of Healthy Families America Research at Prevent Child Abuse America
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Lenny Rivota
Bilingual Training and TA Specialist at Prevent Child Abuse America
Updates
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Alejandra, an HFA mom, says, "I can raise my kid differently...and give my boys the best version of me." Alejandra's story rings true for many parents who have a vision for the kind of parent(s) they want to be - sometimes, that vision being different than the parenting examples they have had in their own lives. Healthy Families America (HFA) affiliates are thrilled to partner with parents just like Alejandra, who build nurturing relationships with their children, champion their children’s health and development, and cultivate a flourishing future for their families. Together, we imagine a world where all children and families are living a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future. Will you join us? https://lnkd.in/gX7wzH2r #PCAAmerica #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #ThrivingFamilies #PreventionIsPossible #MakeADifference #DonateToday #ChildWellbeing #HealthyFamiliesAmerica #HomeVisitingProgram
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Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for PCA America’s first Associate Board Mixer! It was truly inspiring connecting with young professionals who are passionate about helping children and families thrive. If you are interested in joining our Associate Board and live in the Chicago area, fill out the application by August 31st. Associate Board members will attend quarterly meetings and plan a signature event to help raise money to prevent child abuse and neglect. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/e6bjUGkA #ChildWellbeing #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #PCAAmerica #ThrivingFamilies #AssociateBoard #YoungProfessionals #Fundraising #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Most people think child abuse is a “bad parent” problem, but the root causes may be different than you think. Access to affordable housing and quality childcare, paid family leave, and school breakfast and lunch programs—all prevent child abuse. Help us help communities, parents, and kids thrive by keeping families out of crisis in the first place. Visit PCA America’s website to find out how you can make prevention possible: preventchildabuse.org. #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildWellbeing #PreventionIsPossible #SupportFamilies #PCAA #ThrivingFamilies #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem
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Did you know that children and families of color are more likely to experience poverty and come to the attention of the child welfare system for child abuse and neglect? In fact, over 50% of black children will experience a child welfare investigation before the age of 18. We can't ignore the systemic issues that are causing this to happen. We need to change how our society values and cares for all children and families. This means addressing inequity and injustice, so all families benefit from policies, programs, and systems that ensure access to the resources and support they need to thrive before a crisis happens. As the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, PCA America is connecting families, communities, elected officials, businesses, and prevention workers across the country to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments for all children. Learn how PCA America's Theory of Change provides a game plan for supporting families from the start: https://lnkd.in/ez2SM5W7 #PCAAmerica #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #ThrivingFamilies #PreventionIsPossible #ChildWellbeing #DidYouKnow #PCAANorthStar #TransformingTheNarrative #TheoryOfChange
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Did you know prevention is possible? A study by our prevention partner, Chapin Hall, found that neighborhoods with Family Resource Centers (FRCs) had 26% fewer child abuse and neglect investigations than similar neighborhoods without them. FRCs are welcoming community or school-based hubs that offer support and resources to children and families. They are flexible, family-focused, and culturally sensitive. Parents and caregivers can access free or low-cost programs and services like parenting skill training, job training, mental health counseling, childcare, and housing support. These centers may reduce the chances of child abuse and neglect by helping to build strong, healthy communities. Check out PCA America’s report on family support programs to learn how we’re strengthening families and promoting race equity through our research and policy efforts. https://lnkd.in/eRp8wstb #FamilyResourceCenter #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #PCAAmerica #ThrivingFamilies #PreventionIsPossible #DidYouKnow #HealthyCommunities #EqualityForAll #SupportingFamilies
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PCA America’s Chief Strategy Officer, Jennifer Jones, is featured this week on NH Family NOW, the podcast of our New Hampshire Chapter: New Hampshire Children's Trust. In this episode titled “After Pride,” co-hosts Jasmine Torres Allen and Nathan Fink lead a thought-provoking discussion about what it means to have pride after Pride, and how yearlong support and welcoming spaces strengthen entire communities. Entrepreneur, educator, and curator, Lionel Loveless, and Seacoast Outright executive director, Heidi Carrington Heath, also join the conversation. Listen to the full episode at: nhchildrenstrust.org/nhfn on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also ask your smart speaker to play NH Family NOW! #Podcast #NHFamilyNOW #YearlongSupport #Pride #StrengtheningFamilies #LGBTQ #LGBTQYouth #PrideMonth #Prevention #PCAAmerica
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"We walk alongside families; we are not there to tell you what to do or how to raise your kids or check to see if your house is clean. We're here to partner with families to help them give their kids the best possible start in life". In this video, you'll hear those powerful words from Wendy Hensley, a HFA leader in Indiana, as well as the stories of several HFA parents and staff who have found confidence and joy in their parenting! We are #hfaproud of all the incredible HFA parents out there - you are amazing! And we're also #hfaproud of our HFA programs, like Healthy Families Indiana, a state-wide program available in all 92 counties throughout the state. It's incredible to know families throughout the state can access Healthy Families, regardless of what county they live in. Thanks for all you do, Healthy Families Indiana! See the video here: https://lnkd.in/gqY-HhUW #PCAAmerica #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #ThrivingFamilies #PreventionIsPossible #HealthyCommunities #HealthyFamiliesAmerica #HomeVisitingProgram
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Did you know prevention is possible? The economic relief from tax credits like the Child Tax Credit (CTC) support children throughout their life by addressing the impacts of poverty––from improving childhood nutrition and increasing rates of school enrollment, graduation, and college entry to supporting greater earnings as adults. Each day is an opportunity to build the foundation for a hopeful future. PCA America works with policymakers to adopt family-strengthening policies like the CTC that support positive childhoods and prevent child abuse and neglect before it ever happens. Find out more ways on how you can support the CTC: https://lnkd.in/gqkkfRHY #PCAAmerica #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #ThrivingFamilies #PreventionIsPossible #ChildWellbeing #SupportivePolicies #DidYouKnow #EqualityForAll #ChildTaxCredit
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PCA America has worked with families for more than five decades and we know that, overwhelmingly, parents want to be good parents. And when families are financially stable and have reliable access to the basic resources they need, such as food, shelter, and clothing, they can provide a safe, healthy environment for their children to thrive. Help us address poverty and other root causes of child abuse and neglect. Together, we can make prevention possible. Make a gift today: https://lnkd.in/gX7wzH2r #PCAAmerica #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #ThrivingFamilies #PreventionIsPossible #MakeADifference #DonateToday #ChildWellbeing #Gratitude #HealthyCommunities