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It's officially
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
! Follow along with us all April long as we talk about the different steps we each can take to help
#GreatChildhoods
happen in our communities.
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Get ready for
#WearBlueDay
tomorrow. Help raise awareness to prevent child abuse and neglect during Child Abuse Prevention Month. 👖👕👔🧢
#CAPmonth
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Raid your closet for everything blue, b/c tomorrow is
#WearBlueDay2020
! We've enlisted a handful of celebrity advocates to help spread the message that "everyone plays a role in making
#greatchildhoods
happen—especially you, especially now!"
Can we count on you to go blue, too?
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We are so lucky to have a partner like
@KappaDeltaHQ
. Thanks for joining us at the
#NCAC16
,
@PamelaNix_KDHQ
!
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@TalktoMarn
@kellymonaco1
@MTLover2300
We are so grateful to you Marnie! Thank you and Billy and Kelly for your efforts on behalf of children and families and for playing a role in child abuse prevention this April!
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No one wants to see children separated from their parents. Read the statement from our President and CEO, Dan Duffy, calling for a change in policy regarding the situation at the southern border of the U.S.
#KeepFamiliesTogether
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Check out this awesome conversation between our Board Member,
@BDPerry
and
@Oprah
as they discuss childhood trauma, then make sure to watch the whole segment on
@60Minutes
this Sunday! -
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@kimmy_rockwell
@PCAKY
@KDetaeta
@KappaDeltaHQ
PCAA 💙's KD! Thank you for everything you do for kids!
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Want to know how you can help prevent childhood trauma like abuse and neglect? Join our Twitter Chat with
@BDPerry
this Friday, March 16 at 2:30 PM ET. Follow the conversation by using
#PowerOfRelationships
and let's talk about how we ALL play a role in prevention!
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#WearBlue
today and raise awareness for
#CAPmonth
. Wear your favorite 👖👕👔🧢 to show your
support for the happy, healthy childhoods that every child deserves. Join us!
#pinwheelsforprevention
#GreatChildhoods
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Today marks the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month—stay tuned for ideas to make
#GreatChildhoods
happen:
#CAPmonth
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Want to learn more about Adverse Childhood Experiences, resilience, and the role you can play this April? Join
@DocResilience
tomorrow, 4/3 at 8 PM ET for a twitter chat on preventing ACEs! Tag your questions with
#ResilienceReset
and talk ACEs with a panel of national experts.
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Thank you
@KappaDeltaHQ
for your tireless support of our cause (and for the awesome birthday present!)
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Reminder!
#WearBlue
Day is this Friday, 4/6! Take a picture with your friends, family or colleagues dressed in blue and share it on your favorite social media platform. Remember to include why child abuse prevention matters to you and what role you plan to play this April.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP Month), and this year we want everyone to know that they can play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect. Stay tuned in the coming months to see what we have in store!
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It was
@KappaDeltaHQ
's birthday earlier this week, but they came to give a gift to US last night! Thank you KD! -
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Today's the day! The start of Child Abuse Prevention Month—let’s kick it off (with blue) all over social media on
#WearBlueDay2020
this Friday. Everyone can make great childhoods happen—especially you, especially now! Find more ways to stay connected here:
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#PCAAlovesSDT
! Thank you all so much for your time and dedication to making the world a better place for children and families!
💙💛Way to go
@SDTatKentState
on raising over $20k for
@PCAAmerica
in your first philanthropic event! 💛💙
#sdtlovespcaa
#sigdelts
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Thank you, thank you, thank you...
Thank you to everyone who was a part of helping us raise over $22,000 to support
@PCAAmerica
! We really couldn’t have done it without the support of this community. We appreciate it so much💙💙 Till next year!✌🏼
#GreatChildhoods
#G4GCasinoNight
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Tell your elected officials at every level to support policies and programs that promote safe, healthy childhoods. That’s how
#GreatChildhoods
happen! 🤝😀
#pinwheelsforprevention
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Make a big difference in a child’s life. It’s easier than you think, with small steps you can take during Child Abuse Prevention Month and every day:
#CAPmonth
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🗓💙 Mark your calendars! This Friday, April 1st, is
#WearBlueDay2022
. Wear your best blue outfit to help us raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
#GrowingBetterTogether
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The House just passed pandemic relief that includes critical aid to children & families. We are one step closer to obtaining $250M in Community Based Child Abuse Prevention emergency funding grants & $150M for the Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visiting program!
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"Somebody helped you pull up those boots"
@BDPerry
. We ALL can be that somebody to a child or parent in our communities. Join us this April as we share 30 things you should know in 30 days about how you can help prevent childhood trauma during
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
.
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Huge thank you to
@KappaDeltaHQ
for your generous support throughout our 38 years of partnership!
#MovingUpstreamMilwaukee
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This year's
#ShamrockWeek
was among the best ever...evidenced by this video from our friends at
@MUKappaDelta
, which captures the spirit of the festivities and shows why all our
@KappaDeltaHQ
partners truly shamrock!
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Happy Founders Day,
@KappaDeltaHQ
! PCA America is truly thankful for YOU! We wouldn't be the organization we are today without the incredible support given each year from Kappa Delta women across the country.
#kdfoundersday
Happy Founders Day! Through the power of friendship, our founders created an organization that would last well over a century and impact the lives of thousands upon thousands of women! We are truly thankful for this sisterhood!
#KDBCIA
#kdfoundersday
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Positive Parenting Tip of the Day: Sing, dance, and laugh often. Rhythm is calming for children, especially when they are stressed.
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"Primary prevention is trying to stop child abuse and neglect BEFORE it happens...and this is really going to take all of us working together across sector to not just tack on the word prevention...but to invest in upstream solutions." --Dr. Melissa Merrick
#MHACONF20
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During Child Abuse Prevention Month, we all have a role to play. 💙 🌱 Learn more about how you can spread the word about preventing child abuse and neglect this April at
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Couldn't have said it any better...
@KappaDeltaHQ
(sham)rocks!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! We are feeling extra lucky today for the support Kappa Delta's provide in our prevention efforts. Thank you for always going the extra mile and advocating for us. We are so lucky and thankful to have you in our corner!
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Dan Duffy, CEO of PCA America and colleagues Amy, Bart and Buddy wearing blue and waving pinwheels in honor of
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
and
#WearBlue
day!
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This morning, Dr. Melissa Merrick began her first day as President & CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America. Follow the link to read how she plans to create
#GreatChildhoods
:
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Help prevent
#ACEs
by supporting community programs and policies that provide safe and healthy conditions for all children and families.
#ResilienceWeek
#PreventACEs
#ChildhoodLastsALifetime
#VitalSigns
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Tomorrow brings the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month! This year we’re reinforcing the message that “Everyone can make great childhoods happen—especially you, especially now!” Visit our website to find out how you can get involved: .
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We'll be tuned in to "Disrupt & Dismantle" on
@BET
this Sun., Feb. 21 @ 9PM ET/8PM CT, when
@soledadobrien
traces the roots and results of racism, the wealth gap & other systemic problems in the US...a timely and important investigation of inequality in America:
A series focused on REAL people with REAL problems, looking for REAL action! Catch the premiere of the 6-Part Docuseries
#DisruptandDismantle
Sunday 9/8c!
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Our wish for 2016? That all children have the great childhoods they deserve because our children are our future. Will you join us?
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Yes! Like
@BDPerry
says, we all have the power to change someone's life through our relationships.
If you haven’t seen
@DocResilience
yet, do & remember... “Relationships with supportive, caring adults as early in life as possible, can prevent or reverse the damaging effects of toxic stress.”
#DevelopmentalTrauma
#ToxicStress
#ACEs
#TIC
#Connectedness
#ResilienceReset
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This Child Abuse Prevention Month, and every day, we help families and children thrive. Learn how you can grow a better tomorrow for children and families in your community. ✨ Better tomorrows begin here:
#GrowingBetterTogether
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We are so proud to have
@KappaDeltaHQ
as a close partner! Thank you to the ladies of
@southcarolinakd
for your continued dedication to supporting
@ChildrensTrustS
and PCA America. We truly appreciate of all your hard work towards making
#GreatChildhoods
happen.
@southcarolinakd
has helped provide support since 2008, and during that time, the sorority has raised over a half million dollars for us. We are proud to call them true partners in the prevention of child abuse and neglect in SC.
@UofSC
@PCAAmerica
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April is
#CAPMonth
and this year we're focused on turning awareness into action. What will you do to help?
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Positive Parenting Tip of the Day: It's normal to feel overwhelmed. Rome wasn't built in a day! It takes a lot of practice to get parenting right, and even when you think you've got it down, it's important to stay open to learning.
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Did you know? 94 cents out of every dollar goes directly to services that help kids have
#GreatChildhoods
, making us one of the top-rated children’s charities by
@Consumer
Reports:
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This Friday is
#WearBlueDay
, so show off your blue on social media to make
#GreatChildhoods
happen! And don't forget: the individual with the most shares on ANY social media channel will receive a $500 Amazon gift card!
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Happy New Year from Prevent Child Abuse America!
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Today is the World Day for Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Abuse. Together, we can help prevent child sexual abuse and nurture and heal survivors and their family members.
#GrowingBetterTogether
#April8WorldDay
@April8WorldDay
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We get a lot of questions every
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
about warning signs related to child abuse and neglect and what caregivers should do if they suspect something. Today's Parenting Tip of the Week helps answer some of those questions. -
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A great way that you can get involved and help
#GreatChildhoods
happen in your community is by speaking up on behalf of children and families. Check out our latest blog for some tips on how to become an advocate for children -
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Child Abuse Prevention month is only a few days away and you can show the world that you support children and families this April with twibbon! Help spread the word that we all play a role in helping
#GreatChildhoods
happen -
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But trauma is not a life sentence. As
@BDPerry
explains, we can buffer the effects of childhood trauma through the power of healthy relationships and connectedness in our communities. See more on
@60Minutes
now!
#investupstream
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Thank you
@UGASigDelt
for all your efforts to raise money for children and families at your awesome Greek Grind event!
#PCAAlovesSDT
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Melissa Merrick, the new President & CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America...follow the link to read the full release:
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Join us Aug. 31, 4-6PM (CT), for a conversation between PCA America president & CEO, Dr. Melissa Merrick & PCA America board member,
@BDPerry
, who will discuss Dr. Perry's new book, "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing."
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) directly affect two out of three of us - and impact the rest of us as well. Learn more at
@MyNumberStory
and
#NumberStory
#MyNumberStory
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From yesterday's
@USATODAY
: "Merrick, of Prevent Child Abuse America, said parents should find ways to make social connections — such as virtual play dates — and take a breather, even if it’s just stepping out on the patio for a few minutes."
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Prevent Child Abuse America board member
@BDPerry
&
@Oprah
discuss the need for routine and recognizing our roles and responsibilities during
#covid19
One of my concerns during this pandemic is wondering how we can all get through this and not let it become one of the most traumatic experiences of our lives. I thought having a conversation with one of the world’s leading trauma experts, Dr. Bruce Perry, could be helpful to us.
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Big Pinwheel NYC crowd shot!
#greatchildhoods
@sdtsorority
@KappaDeltaHQ
@nyknicks
@nbacares
http://t.co/77S4FU6L1j
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Happy (early) birthday
@sdtsorority
! Here's to 100 more years empowering women, children & families!
#PCAAlovesSDT
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join us on Thursday as we reveal this year’s
#CAPMonth
theme and kick off a month-long celebration of positive childhood experiences, with you, in blue.
#WearBlueDay2021
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A message from PCA America President & CEO Dr. Melissa Merrick:
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Let's finish
#ChildrensWeek2018
strong! Write your Senator today and tell them you support funding for programs that help children and families thrive and prevent child abuse and neglect! Learn how you can help here:
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Having a strong commitment to equity at PCA America, we are continuously working to integrate an equity-lens across all our work and practices. The following growing resource list is meant to be helpful for parents, children, educators & others:
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Couldn't agree more! Children and families thrive when we create conditions that support their well-being...like expanding paid family leave policies.
Check out our resource that highlights the role of paid leave:
We had a great chat with
@Sen_JoeManchin
's staff this morning & are glad to to keep working with you, Senator! We know you care about WV!
Paid leave is a responsible and cost-effective program that ensures time to care for health & family when workers and small biz needs it.
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Let your elected officials know you support policies that support kids and families—for
#CAPmonth
and every month:
#GreatChildhoods
💙
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Talking about topics like sexual abuse can be difficult for parents, and that's why
@cfchildren
came up with the the "hot chocolate talk." Parents who are looking for new strategies to bring up difficult topics should definitely look into this! -
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Thursday is the World Day for Prevention & Healing from Child Sexual Abuse. Together, we’ll ensure that people whose lives have been impacted by this abuse will flourish!
RSVP to let us know you'll be be joining:
@April8WorldDay
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#EarlyEd
is critical for the future of our country and programs like
@HFAatPCA
,
@NFP_nursefamily
and
@NatlPAT
promote healthy child development in order to build the next generation. Follow
@First_Focus
to stay in the know during
#ChildrensWeek2018
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A7: Stay calm, tell the child you believe him/her & call your local child welfare agency to report the sexual abuse…don’t press the child for details—let the experts conduct a formal interview
#NCAPM
@MissingKids
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A great way to prevent bullying is to know how to talk to your children about the topic. This week's Parenting Tip can help! Read it here:
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Today is
#NationalNonProfitDay
! Show some love to your local Prevent Child Abuse state chapter - contact them here:
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Dr. Merrick on
#ACES
: "We can potentially prevent 44% of adult depression by addressing ACEs...and safe, stable and nurturing environments can really offset the affects of ACEs."
#MHACONF20
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The
@CDCgov
#VitalSigns
/
#ACEs
report represents a milestone in our collective understanding of the overall health and socioeconomic impacts of ACEs in this country and what can be done to prevent them.
Preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as experiencing abuse or witnessing violence, could improve lifelong health.
#ACEs
are linked to 14 negative outcomes. Learn how to prevent ACEs in CDC’s new
#VitalSigns
report:
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On Friday @ 1PM CDT, PCA America President & CEO Dr. Melissa Merrick will discuss the importance of supporting children & families socially/emotionally during this
#CAPMonth
—and throughout the year—via FB Live.
Tweet us any questions you would like Dr. Merrick to answer.
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With back-to-school season being a little different this year, it's only natural that anxieties arise out of this change to "normal" life. Here are some tips for parents to help ease stress for kids:
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Parenting is hard. Home visiting can help. -
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Here at PCA America, we believe building better childhoods doesn’t only start in the home, but in the community as well. Visit to learn about the benefits of prevention and upstream resources.
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We wear blue today to support growing a better tomorrow for all children, together. 💙💙 Post a
#WearBlueDay2021
selfie today as we kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month.
#GrowingBetterTogether
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Congress, we must increase
#ChildWelfareCOVID
funding to
#CAPTA
Title II
#CBCAP
now. Local prevention programs are critical during times of crisis to ensure parents have the tools to manage stress & keep children safe. Make
#GreatChildhoods
happen
#CAPMonth
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🎉 It's
#WearBlueDay2022
! Celebrate the start of Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue in support of growing a better tomorrow for all children, together.
📸 Post your favorite blue outfit pics from today with the
#WearBlue2022
hashtag.
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We're loving all the pictures of pinwheels, gardens, and folks in action during
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
! Thank you all for taking the time to show you're playing a role in helping
#GreatChildhoods
happen!
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! We'll be kicking it off next Friday on
#WearBlueDay
! Wear your best blue outfits & tag us 💙.
Stay tuned for more virtual ways to get involved during April because everyone can make
#GreatChildhoods
happen...especially you, especially now.
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We're eternally grateful,
@KappaDeltaTU
!
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Shamrock coffee house last night! 🍀☕️🍪 We had so much fun & we hope you did too! Huge shoutout to all of our performers, you rocked!🎤All of our proceeds will go to
@PCAAmerica
, our amazing philanthrophy 💚
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Congratulations, Camille! We're proud to have a partner in you,
@KappaDeltaHQ
and are always amazed by the outstanding women in your organization!
Not only is Camille Schrier a Kappa Delta, she’s Miss America!! Camille took home the crown after she performed a science experiment on stage. Congrats, Camille! Your sisters are so proud of you 💚 Thank you
@MissAmerica
for the photo!
#KDBCIA
#womeninstem
#STEM
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Child abuse and neglect is a pervasive public health problem that affects millions of children across the country. This month, we celebrate healthy child development and recognize the importance of creating positive experiences for all children and families.
#CAPMonth
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PCA America President & CEO Dr. Melissa Merrick issues a video message on the
#COVID19
outbreak and it's impact on America's children and families:
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As we continue to process the sadness and stressors associated with the pandemic, it’s important to cultivate gratitude and create new positive experiences, for adults and children. We’re certainly grateful to be
#GrowingBetterTogether
with you!
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#DYK
? March is
#Parenting
Month! Support a parent you know to help promote healthy child development in your neighborhood or community. How will you support parents this March? Let us know!
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Today's
#ParentingTipOfTheWeek
is all about the importance of praise & active listening for communication w/ kids! -
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Positive Parenting Tip of the Day: Be a safe haven. Build a trusting relationship with open communication by letting your children know they can come to you with anything.
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"We know that child abuse and neglect ARE preventable...to create a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed we must do it together. Prevention can only happen in partnership." --Dr. Melissa Merrick
#TransformingOurTomorrow
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We have partnered w/
@cb_inc
,
@CaseyPrograms
, &
@AECFNews
to create "Thriving Families, Safer Children: A National Commitment to Well-Being," to prove it's possible to rethink how child welfare systems function to prioritize strengthening families, rather than separating them.
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What a great sight! With April child abuse prevention month right around the corner, we have plenty of virtual ideas to follow as we continue our physical distancing but social connectedness. Awesome kickoff,
@PCAKY
and
@GovAndyBeshear
!
#CAPM
Today I joined
@PCAKY
to help raise awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention by placing blue & silver pinwheels at our Capitol. We can still fight for important causes while social distancing. Learn more about PCAKY's work .
#TeamKentucky
^AB
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We're officially one week into Child Abuse Prevention Month...and there's still many more virtual events lined up! Visit our calendar to discover a wide range of fun activities for you and your family:
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