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When our communities have the tools that they need we can prevent child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is 100% preventable. There are things that we can all do to make that possibility a reality if we are willing. It is adults’ responsibility to ensure kids grow and develop in a safe and healthy environment. […]
Read MoreOne of the most important and consequential pieces of legislation we’ll pass this year. – Rep. Garrett Gobble, R-Polk, educator One of PCA Iowa’s key legislative priorities in 2022 is sexual abuse prevention in schools. We are pleased to report that one of our most sought-after bills, House File 2567, has passed the House with […]
Read MoreStatewide child abuse prevention organization seeks county recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month from river to river Des Moines, IA – Prevent Child Abuse Iowa (PCA Iowa) has set an audacious goal for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April—a proclamation from county supervisors or local leaders in all 99 counties across the state. […]
Read MoreWe’re almost halfway there! The 7th week of the 2022 legislative session is drawing to a close. Now that the deadline to introduce most bills has passed, the Legislature shifts its focus to amending, debating, and passing legislation. Read on to learn where child abuse prevention stands after the first funnel! These companion bills are […]
Read MoreThe Annual Battle of the Bags is back! Grab a good friend, eat great food, and play cornhole to win for Iowa Kids! The Annual Battle of the Bags is back! Grab a good friend, eat great food, and toss bags to compete for bragging rights, prizes, and kids in Iowa! Teams of two will battle in […]
Read MoreThe first four weeks of the Legislative session are behind us, and the stack of bills grows ever higher! While the flow of new legislation affecting children and families has slowed, many of the first bills of the session have passed committee and will soon arrive on the floor for debate and vote. Here’s a […]
Read MoreThe 2022 legislative session is off to a busy start! In the first two weeks, we saw dozens of bills introduced that have the potential to impact the children and families of Iowa. Much of the legislation being introduced responds to Governor Reynolds’s priorities for the coming year. These include childcare access, growing the state’s […]
Read MorePrevent Child Abuse Iowa is pleased to open the Call for Speakers for our annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference scheduled May 11 and 12, 2022. The conference will be fully virtual. Last year more people were able to attend the conference than ever before! We expect more than 600 attendees from child and family serving […]
Read MoreEarlier in the year, the State of Iowa announced a planned Alignment between the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). The two primary human services agencies in the state will soon become a single department, Health and Human Services (HHS). The Alignment is expected to officially begin […]
Read MoreConversations regarding healthy relationships, sex, and unplanned pregnancy should start early and continue throughout adolescence. Let’s Talk Month urges adults and adolescents to have open communication about sexuality. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa encourages adults to be the sex educators kids want, with the accurate information they need. Find communication tips, messages worth repeating, and more […]
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