February Newsletter: All At Once

February Newsletter

All At Once

Lately I’ve been thinking about how multiple different things can be true at once.

Last month, I read Dr. Brené Brown’s Braving the Wilderness, and in it, Dr. Brown talks about the common human experience of ‘living in a paradox.' That notion gave shape to a concept I had been noticing but couldn't define:

We live in paradox, in which opposite things can be true...

IMPACT

Young Parent University Virtual Café Series: Supporting Connection for Teen Parents

Building off the in-person Young Parent University event Prevent Child Abuse Arizona and the Department of Child Safety Office of Prevention host annually, we extended our partnership to host a four-part Young Parent University Virtual Café series. These sessions took place this past July, September, November and January, providing young parents with ongoing opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

“It was meaningful knowing it was a safe space to be able to express each and every one of our futures. Justin Black's presentation made a change and impact in my life by allowing me to talk about the important things without judgment and create different strategies for growth," shared one participant.

The Working Families Child Care Act

During her State of the State address, Governor Katie Hobbs addressed the significant challenge of child care affordability, noting that 25% of families in need of child care cannot access it. To address this issue, she introduced the Working Families Child Care Act, which aims to reduce child care costs for working families and increase access to providers through a public-private partnership. First Things First is leading a movement to educate and inform Arizonans of the critical need for child care support. Learn more below:

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TODAY IN PREVENTION

Spread the Word: A Community Engagement Meet-Up Focusing on the Future of African American Families

On Saturday, February 15, from 12-3pm at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Phoenix, a Community Engagement Meet-Up focusing on the future of African American families in Arizona is being hosted by Thriving Families Safer Children AZ, Community First Solutions & Pilgrim Rest Foundation.

Anyone wishing to listen, lend their voice, and be a part of advocating for the wellbeing of African American families is welcome to attend. To RSVP, please complete this registration form.

Spread the Word

Leveraging TANF Funds for Child Welfare Prevention

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program helps families facing financial hardship. States have flexibility to use TANF funds to meet local needs, such as helping families avoid crises like unexpected medical bills or car repairs, which can lead to poverty or child welfare involvement. Currently, 1 in 5 federal TANF dollars is allocated to child welfare activities, with state-level spending ranging from 0 to 52%. The Administration of Children and Families (ACF) encourage states to follow its guidance to direct more TANF resources toward strengthening families and preventing child welfare involvement.

As a 501(c)3 organization, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona is eligible to receive bequests. Please contact Molly Peterson at molly@pcaaz.org if you would like to discuss including Prevent Child Abuse Arizona in your legacy.

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Prevent Child Abuse Arizona is dedicated to strengthening families and protecting children through collaboration, education, and advocacy. The organization provides research-based prevention services, education and training to help promote strong families and safe, healthy children. For more information, visit pcaaz.org.