u003cpu003eu003ca href=u0022https://pcaaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PCA-America-50-yr-anniversary.jpgu0022u003eu003cimg class=u0022alignnone size-medium wp-image-12623u0022 src=u0022https://pcaaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PCA-America-50-yr-anniversary.jpgu0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022300u0022 height=u0022169u0022 /u003eu003c/au003eu003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eWe are excited to join our parent organization, u003ca href=u0022https://preventchildabuse.org/u0022u003ePrevent Child Abuse Americau003c/au003e (PCA America), in celebrating a half a century of progress in preventing child maltreatment by addressing the root causes of abuse and neglect. A pioneer in the field for the past 50 years, PCA America – along with its statewide chapter network and Healthy Families America sites – have collectively led the movement to help children and families thrive.u003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eBased in Chicago but with a nationwide reach, PCA America and its affiliates are on a mission to shift the national narrative around child abuse and neglect – focusing firmly on creating the conditions for all children, families and communities to thrive. By focusing on all forms of family supports, our nation and communities can prevent child abuse and neglect and maximize opportunities for every child to reach their full potential – regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic background. u003cbr /u003ernu003cbr /u003ern“It’s an exciting year for our entire network, and we’re thrilled to join in on PCA America’s 50th anniversary celebration,” said Claire Louge, Executive Director. “Looking ahead, we will all continue to work toward a future where all children grow up happy and healthy in supportive families and communities.”u003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eAs our parent organization celebrates 50 years, we’re reminded of the importance of partnership in prevention work – the robust history of PCA America and the strength of our network allows us to work across sectors to develop more just and equitable systems that break harmful intergenerational cycles of trauma and poverty. Moving forward, we will continue our efforts to build a world where children and families can thrive.u003c/pu003ernu003cpu003eTo learn more about PCA America’s 50th Anniversary celebration, please visit u003ca href=u0022https://preventchildabuse50.org/u0022u003ehttps://preventchildabuse50.org/u003c/au003e.u003c/pu003e
