About our
Organization
We have been the state's leading child maltreatment prevention organization for over 30 years. Through our programs, advocacy, and training, PCA Arizona implements strategies to keep children safe and support families in our communities.
Vision
All children and families live a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future.
Mission
Prevent Child Abuse Arizona is dedicated to strengthening families and protecting children through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
Why is PCAAZ Needed?
More than 85,000 babies are born in Arizona annually. Over half of these newborns are at risk for abuse and neglect at birth because of factors including:
POVERTY
SOCIAL ISOLATION
LACK OF PARENTING SKILLS
Child abuse and neglect result in incalculable social, emotional and monetary costs that can last a lifetime and affect generations. It is vital to our future that children have safe, healthy childhoods so they can learn, thrive and contribute to society as they grow up and start their own families as adults.
Research tells us engaging new parents around the time of birth is the most effective and cost-efficient prevention strategy.
What is
Child Abuse Prevention?
The first step to change is conversation.
Talking about child maltreatment can feel overwhelming, but it’s a conversation worth having.
The good news?
It’s largely preventable.
By focusing on prevention, we shift the conversation from tragedy to strength, hope, and solutions.