Family Stressors
Just as a vehicle can bear only so much weight before it stops moving forward, challenging life circumstances can overload or overburden parents, making it hard for them to provide the best kinds of care and support. To prevent a breakdown in care, Healthy Families America focuses on services and resources that can help lighten the load on families. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3zpewIp. #PreventionIsPossible #BuildingBetterChildhoods
Stephen Bishop joins PCA America
ā... When we help families address todayās stress, we can stop abuse and neglect of kids before it starts,ā says actor and activist, Stephen Bishop. Thank you, Stephen, for your support! To learn more, visit HappyChildrenHealthyFamilies.org. #PCAATurns50 #PreventionIsPossible
50 Years of Progress
PCA America is celebrating 50 years of prevention! Over the past half-century, we have been able to directly impact millions of families through a nationwide network of state chapters and nearly 600 Healthy Families America home visiting sites. Our vast network raises public awareness about prevention and advocates for family-friendly policies at the national, state, and local levels. To learn more about our 50 years of prevention, visit https://bit.ly/3BCquAB #PreventionIsPossible #PCAAmericaTurns50
Building Better Childhoods
Children need safe and stable environments to thrive. But decades of housing discrimination mean that Black families today are less likely to live in neighborhoods with good jobs. Chronic stress can lead to a toxic stress response ā flooding the body with dangerous levels of stress hormones ā and making anger, hostility, and depression more likely. This set of cascading consequences helps explain the link between race and child abuse or neglect. Itās not race, itās racism. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3OSyGjO #BuildingBetterChildhoods #PreventionIsPossible
Building Better Childhoods
At PCA America, we are dedicated to building better childhoods for all children by preventing child abuse and neglect. In partnership with Social Current, we have created an easy-to-use toolkit to support practitioners and professionals. The toolkit describes how childhood adversity is a public, preventable, and solvable issue. Visit BuildingBetterChildhoods.org to learn more. #BuildingBetterChildhoods #PreventionIsPossible
Piled Up
Policies that strengthen family financial security can greatly reduce childhood adversity and enhance the relationships that help children thrive. Families facing financial hardship sets the stage for more stress and less tuned-in interaction with children. Boosting family incomes through tax credits or paid family leave can relieve the pressure, helping to head off childhood adversity before it happens. To get involved, visit https://bit.ly/3l1iXSV and show your support in expanding the Child Tax Credit. #BuildingBetterChildhoods
Child neglect is a public issue
Child abuse and neglect is a preventable, public issue. The Building Better Childhoods toolkit, developed in partnership with Social Current, offers a new robust set of resources - at no cost - to help you communicate about child adversity for impact. #BuildingBetterChildhoods
50 Years of Progress
#PCAAmericaTurns50š š„³ Over the past 50 years, the solution has become clear: Long-term investments in children and families is the way to a brighter, more just future. The next stage of PCA Americaās work, starting in this 50th year, prioritizes prevention through a holistic approach to ensure children and families have the supports they need.
Alongside our nationwide network of state chapters and nearly 600 Healthy Families America home visiting sites, PCA America is shifting the narrative about child abuse and neglect by firmly focusing on and addressing the root causes of abuse. To learn more about our 50th anniversary and future initiatives, visit our 50th website preventchildabuse50.org/.
When we work together, we can all help prepare children to grow up to be healthy and thriving members of our community. Learn how you can help by planting a pinwheel in our nationwide virtual garden:https://bit.ly/VirtualPinwheelGarden š±
Child neglect is a community issue
Here at PCA America, we believe building better childhoods doesnāt only start in the home, but in the community as well. Thatās why new resources are available to support organizations in communicating about childhood adversity. Whether you are interacting with others professionally or personally, this toolkit will give you the tools and education necessary to guide you through these conversations. Visit BuildingBetterChildhoods.org to learn about the benefits of prevention and upstream resources.
Partner Perspectives: Melissa T. Merrick, Ph.D.
Child abuse prevention is only possible when we come together. PCA Americaās President and CEO, Dr. Melissa Merrick, was able to join Orr Group's "Partner Perspectives" series to discuss her lifetime dedication to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, her vision for the future of PCA America, and the impact Orr Group has on our mission and organization. Watch the full interview here:
PCA America Pinwheel Tutorial
Five inexpensive supplies, fours minutes of your time, three easy steps, and too much fun for one common cause! Check out Dr. Merrick's tutorial for making your own pinwheels at home. Such a great idea to spread awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month!
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we all have a role to play. š š±
At Prevent Child Abuse America, we are determined to move upstream and prevent child abuse and neglect before they happen ā growing a better tomorrow for all children, together.
Learn more about how you can spread the word about preventing child abuse and neglect this April at https://preventchildabuse.org/growing-better-together-2022/
Marina, Healthy Families America mom
We love seeing parents grow through Healthy Families America! Parents and babies can thrive when they're supported and uplifted.
Help families like Marina's by making a gift today: https://preventchildabuse.org/thankyou2021/
Alejandra, Healthy Families America mom
Healthy Families America home visitors, like Karla, help parents reach their parenting goals and feel more confident!
You can help support families like Alejandraās, please consider making an end-of-year gift: https://preventchildabuse.org/thankyou2021/
Cynthia, Healthy Families America mom
Healthy Families America works to equip new parents with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Over the past year, 70,000 mothers and caregivers like Cynthia have received this crucial support because of help from partners like you.
Together, we can prevent child abuse, Americaā¦because childhood lasts a lifetime. Please consider an end-of-year gift: https://preventchildabuse.org/thankyou2021/
Parenting Tip of the Month - December
Winter is an exciting time for children! Weāve put together some tips for parents to help you make sure your children are playing in a safe and healthy way during their winter break: https://bit.ly/3yrdU41
Check out these other great tips to keep your kids safe as we approach the holidays: https://bit.ly/3pUENts
Parenting Tip of the Month - November
November Parenting Tip of the Month: Use Thanksgiving to Teach Children About Gratitude š .
Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday to talk to children about the importance of giving back and teach social-emotional learning concepts like gratitude and empathy. Follow to learn more: https://bit.ly/3wmd8nZ
Give as you shop
Itās the season for thanks and givingā¦and holiday shopping! Did you know you can support PCA America at no cost to you through AmazonSmile? On the Amazon mobile app, go to āSettingsā select āAmazonSmileā to turn it onāthen select āPrevent Child Abuse Americaā as your charity and weāll receive 0.5% of your qualifying sales. https://preventchildabuse.org/give-as-you-shop/
Parenting Tip of the Month - September
September Parenting Tip of the Month: Preparing for back-to-school āļø š
The most important piece of getting your kids ready for back to school is helping them have a positive attitude! Ask your children questions like āwhat class/teacher are you most excited for?ā or āwho havenāt you seen this summer that you are excited to see when school starts?ā Continuing to reinforce the positive aspects of going back to school can help build up your childās own excitement. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Eg1DlJ
Parenting Tip of the Month - July
July Parenting Tip of the Month: Strengthening protective factors in your community šŖ
We all want the best for our children. One way to ensure that all children have the opportunity to grow up feeling safe and loved is to make an effort to learn about and promote the protective factors in your family and in your community. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3kX9YDB
Parenting Tip of the Month - May
With summer break right around the corner, this month's parenting tip focuses on summer activities and developmental milestones š.
Playing is how children learn about the world, and during the summertime there are tons of activities to keep kids busy. From riding bikes to playing hid-and-seek, there are a lot of different ways for young kids to learn through play. This Parenting Tip has some ideas for activities you can do with your kids that will not only get your kids outside but can help you track developmental milestones as well.
Follow the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/2TfPNVB