A Message from our President and CEO After a long winter, the bright sun, budding green foliage, and fresh air of spring signify new beginnings. This month, I’m thrilled to introduce Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) America’s revamped e-newsletter. Each issue will focus on the impact stories you’ve asked for–and provide concrete ways for you to get involved to help children and families. We also launched the first phase of our refreshed PCA America website. This user-friendly platform is designed to better connect with our community, provide resources, and amplify our mission. I encourage you to ..read more

Chicago — Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America), the nation’s oldest and largest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens, announced today that Mary Lubben joined the organization as its new Chief Financial Officer, starting Sept. 18. Previously, Lubben served as Director of Finance & Operations / Vicariate Finance Manager for the Archdiocese of Chicago; Chief Financial Officer at The Frances Xavier Warde School; and Executive Director and Head of Global Contracts & Documentation Management at JPMorgan Chase. At the Archdiocese of Chicago, she ..read more

Prevent Child Abuse America Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Indian Child Welfare Act Prevent Child Abuse America applauds the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in a 7 –2 decision today. By keeping this law intact, Native American tribal leadership retains its sovereignty in child welfare cases that involve the placement and adoption of Native children. At PCA America, we know that family involvement in the child welfare system is stressful and challenging for parents and children. ICWA ensures if out-of-home placement or adoption is required, th ..read more

One in seven children in the United States experiences child abuse and/or neglect each year, resulting in an array of adverse outcomes, including chronic pain, psychological concerns (anxiety, anger and aggression, depression, and suicidal thoughts or ideation), and poor or delayed social and behavioral development. In light of that, Pathway to Resilience addressed the issues of child abuse and neglect through a cross-sector collaboration. Read the full article ..read more

Our Partner Lurie Children’s Hospital Launches the new app, called LCAST (Lurie Children’s Child Injury Plausibility Assessment Support Tool) aims to increase earlier recognition of abuse in babies and children under 4 years of age who have bruises, with the hope of decreasing the incidence of severe injury and death from child abuse in this age group. The hospital launched the app in April, which coincides with National Child Abuse Prevention month. Read the article ..read more

Welcome to the Child Abuse Prevention Month Weekly Recap! We’re excited to see all the buzz around Child Abuse Prevention Month this year. As we focus on promoting the people and organizations making positive changes in their communities, we will provide you with weekly highlights from our partners, chapters and followers. To get our message further across the globe, we encourage you to share your engagement with us and tag us over all your favorite social media platforms using the hashtag #capmonth2023   President Biden Proclaims April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month Read the full p ..read more

Welcome to the Child Abuse Prevention Month Weekly Recap! We’re excited to see all the buzz around Child Abuse Prevention Month this year. As we focus on promoting the people and organizations making positive changes in their communities, we will provide you with weekly highlights from our partners, chapters and followers. To get our message further across the globe, we encourage you to share your engagement/action with us and tag us over all your favorite social media platforms using the hashtag #capmonth2023   President Biden Proclaims April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month Read the ..read more

Statement on the President’s Budget for FY24 President Biden released his spending request for fiscal year 2024. The President’s budget request recognizes that significant investments are needed to advance economic, health, and racial justice for all families – all priorities of importance to Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America). This blueprint lays out critical funding for children and families and moves us closer as a nation to ensure all families have the resources they need to thrive. PCA America applauds the urgency in supporting parents, families, and communities that align with man ..read more

Brands and Businesses should invest in protecting kids -It’s the right thing to do and it is good for business. Feb. 13, 2023 — CHICAGO—Prevent Child Abuse America applauds the announcement of the new multi- year partnership between the National Children’s Alliance, Balenciaga and Kering Foundation. Together, their new goal is to help children heal from trauma and provide education about child protection, safety and well-being. This is a positive step forward in ensuring that children receive the mental health and other supports needed when adults have failed to secure their safety. We are con ..read more

Today, December 23rd, 2022, the 117th Congress passed a legislative spending package funding the government through the end of its fiscal year until September 30, 2023. The Omnibus bill includes priorities of importance to Prevent Child Abuse America as it provides critical investments and support to families and children. Prevent Child Abuse America is thrilled that the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act was passed through the Omnibus bill! The five-year reauthorization will expand the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program over ..read more