Prevent Child Abuse America: Empowering Parents

Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) is working to end child abuse and neglect by supporting families before they reach crisis.

Why does prevention matter? A child’s early experiences impact him or her throughout life.

Every experience a child has, whether good or bad, shapes their future. Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) come from safe, stable, and loving relationships that make children feel secure and valued. This helps mitigate the harmful effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which can affect a child's health and well-being over time.

Parents, caregivers, relatives, teachers, community members, and neighbors all play a role in creating environments where children feel safe and cared for. The more PCEs a child experiences, the more likely they are to stay healthy and bounce back from challenges. 

Learn more about Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) in this research paper co-authored by PCA America's Chief Strategy Officer, Jennifer Jones.

Prevention only happens in partnership and we couldn't do this important work without your support! 

Donations to PCA America support our work to ensure children, parents, and caregivers have to access comprehensive family supports that promote economic stability and contribute to PCEs. An investment in PCA America is an investment in a child’s entire lifetime! 

Links:

• Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)
• PCA America

As we step into this new year, PCA America is looking forward to the many opportunities to advocate for policies that strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.

In 2021, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) was expanded and made available to those with little to no income through monthly payments. Nearly all families received the expanded monthly CTC – and nearly 66 million or 90% of children in the country – benefited from the program. However, the expanded CTC expired at the beginning of 2022.

Congress is currently negotiating a tax deal that could revive the expanded Child Tax Credit, offering essential support to lower-income families and adjusting for inflation.

Now, more than ever, families need our help– you can help advocate for families' economic stability! Reach out to your members of Congress today and advocate for the reinstatement of the Child Tax Credit. Every voice counts in ensuring our families and children receive the support they need.

Your support helps build stronger families! Thank you for being an advocate for children and families.

Together, we can prevent child abuse, America…because childhood lasts a lifetime!