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Prevent Child Abuse Iowa is excited to welcome Sharon Miller as our new Executive Director. Sharon earned her bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education and a Master of Family and Consumer Sciences with an emphasis on Child Development from Iowa State University. Sharon is a leader in public health and has received Fellow Status from […]
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 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 More2020 was a year of many challenges and devastating losses, but also one of reminders and affirmation. We were reminded of our resilience and the importance of relationships. We saw the positive impact that communities can have on families. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa celebrated victories with new partnerships and programs to address community needs. We look […]
Read MoreWe are thrilled to recognize two award recipients for our 2021 Community Hero Award.
Read MoreGovernor Kim Reynolds has recognized April as Child Abuse Prevention Month with a Proclamation signing. The theme of this year’s awareness and impact campaign is “Growing a Better Tomorrow for All Children, Together.” Prevent Child Abuse Iowa recognizes the importance of community-based support for all children and families. “We can build healthier, safer, and thriving […]
Read MoreRead about our new hires and their roles at Prevent Child Abuse Iowa.
Read MoreEach year PCA Iowa honors Iowans who have made a positive and significant impact on their community.
Read MoreThank you to our community partners, sponsors, and advisory committee for your support of the 2020 Child Abuse Prevention Conference.
Read MoreApril 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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