Prairie Meadows grant funds will prioritize sexual abuse prevention
PCA Iowa is thrilled to receive $15,000 through the Community Betterment Grant to increase capacity in Iowa to protect children from sexual abuse.
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Prevent Child Abuse Iowa names Greg Bellville as Executive Director
Bellville will provide strategic direction in PCA Iowa’s efforts to build awareness, promote advocacy and provide assistance to community partners reaching 40,000 children each year and advance PCA Iowa’s partnerships with community groups statewide.
Read MoreIowa Legislature Passes Mandatory Reporter Reform
During the past legislative session, PCA Iowa advocated for a revision of Iowa’s mandatory reporting guidelines. On May 8th, Governor Reynolds signed HF 731, a bill to create a streamlined, comprehensive framework that effectively executes the intention of this child and elder protection legislation. More the 400,000 Iowans are required to be trained mandatory reporters. […]
Read MoreIowa’s Community Heroes Recognized at Statewide Prevention Conference
Community Heroes exemplify the spirit of PCA Iowa’s mission to strengthen families for safer, happier childhoods.
Read MoreLegislative Hero and Community Prevention Partner of the Year Recognized at Statewide Conference
These award winners have advocated for child protection and family support and demonstrated collaboration with community partners.
Read MoreChild Abuse Prevention Month 2019
April is national Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. This event raises awareness of the role that caring connections play in strengthening communities.
Read MoreCommunity Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention RFP Released
The Iowa Department of Human Services request for proposal.
Read MoreResearch informs policies and practices related to risk factors among youth in foster care
The Youth Policy Institute of Iowa, in collaboration with Iowa State University, has published an analysis of Pregnancy and Parenting among Iowa Youth Transitioning from Foster Care. This important data sheds light on two issues – Child Abuse Prevention and Pregnancy Prevention – and highlights more data about Iowa’s most at-risk population. The study highlights the […]
Read MoreConnections Matter Evaluation Report
Iowa State University Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE) conducted an independent evaluation of the Connections Matter program, analyzing methodology and efficacy of the program.
Read MorePrevent Child Abuse Iowa receives funds for Connections Matter program from Polk County Board of Supervisors
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa has been awarded a $50,000 Community Development Grant for its Connections Matter® program from the Polk County Board of Supervisors.
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