Call for Speakers: 2021 Child Abuse Prevention Conference
The 2021 Child Abuse Prevention Conference will be delivered virtually on May 3-4, 2021. Submit a speaker proposal for consideration by Friday, January 22 at 5:00 p.m.
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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.
Welcome to our new PCA Iowa staff!
Read about our new hires and their roles at Prevent Child Abuse Iowa.
Read MoreWhy I became a CAPP Educator: Kathy Vance
Kathy Vance, Louisa County Director at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, was well positioned to take on pregnancy prevention when the opportunity opened at her agency. Back in the 1920s and 1930s, Kathy’s grandmother was a proponent of women’s rights and worked on projects to promote access to birth control. She and her husband […]
Read MoreSesame Street in Communities comes to Greater Des Moines
Cultivating the social and emotional well-being of our young kids has never been more critical. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa is thrilled to partner with the Iowa Alliance for Healthy Kids, Kellogg Foundation, Mid-Iowa Health Foundation, and Iowa ACEs 360 to bring the Sesame Street in Communities initiative to our region. The project will provide messages […]
Read MoreOctober is “Talk-tober”: Download the Toolkit!
Download the toolkit for ideas about spreading the word in your community!
Read MoreOn “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.
Read MoreDoes 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.
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