On “Return to Learn” in 2020
In order for parents and families to be successful, our community needs to step up in important ways to support kids.
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Find our latest press releases, upcoming events, program announcements or deadlines and new research, and see when PCA Iowa shows up in the media.
Does wearing a mask make children more vulnerable to sex trafficking?
Recent posts on social media have suggested that children wearing face masks will make them more at risk of becoming a victim of kidnapping or child sex trafficking. This is false.
Read MoreRecognizing our Community Heroes
Each year PCA Iowa honors Iowans who have made a positive and significant impact on their community.
Read MoreBuilding Connections During Covid-19: A Social Media Toolkit
Social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t be distantly social. Share with your community ways to build positive relationships during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read More2020 Conference Sponsor and Presenter Recognition
Thank you to our community partners, sponsors, and advisory committee for your support of the 2020 Child Abuse Prevention Conference.
Read MorePrevent Child Abuse Iowa hiring Connections Matter Program Manager
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa (PCA Iowa) seeks a passionate and dynamic Connections Matter Program Manager to support our mission of strengthening families for Iowa’s future. Founded more than forty years ago, PCA Iowa is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization leading child abuse prevention awareness, assistance, and advocacy efforts in Iowa. We support a broad range of […]
Read MoreCovid-19 Support Resources
There is a wide variety of resources available to support kids, families, individuals, and organizations serving families in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Prevention efforts and self-care are as important now as they have ever been. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa has identified some resources that we think are particularly helpful during this time. We will […]
Read MoreICAPP Award Recipients Announced
The Iowa Department of Human Services has announced ICAPP awards for FY 2021. Congratulations to successful bidders! The full notice of intent to award can be found here: https://bidopportunities.iowa.gov/Home/BidInfo?bidId=e4f819c0-3ab8-4b09-ac84-f85d4babb268
Read MoreAnnual Meeting on April 21st
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa will be hosting our Annual Meeting on April 21st, 2020 at 7:30 AM. Due to the social distancing measures surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic we will be meeting virtually on Zoom. For login information to attend please reach out to Kate Murphy (kmurphy@pcaiowa.org).
Read MoreApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month!
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to help people understand that safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments are necessary to ensure that children thrive. Everyone plays a role in preventing child abuse and neglect – you don’t need to have special skills or be a certain kind of person to help make […]
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