September News and Events

Highlight 4D Parenting: A Guest Blog Post by Thomas Claiborn IV, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Parent Advisory Committee Member 4D means “we are Different by Design but Dynamic by Decision.” We’re ‘different by design’ means that we all have different strengths, perspectives, and experiences. ‘Dynamic by decision’ shows us that these differences, when grouped together, inform the best decisions made for humanity. I don’t know if we have any better picture of good and bad decisions made by differences than the American Story. My family and I… Continue Reading

Impact Story Have you been impacted? At Prevent Child Abuse Arizona, personal stories shape the purpose, inspiration, and continuation of our work. While we work to equip professionals who serve families with the tools they need to make a difference, we don't always get to see or hear how those tools impact individual families. If you, or a family you serve, have been positively impacted by something we have done and you feel comfortable sharing your story, please email [email protected] by September 30.   To make things fun, we will send a thank-you gift to each person who shares their story with us, and one person will be randomly selected to receive a free registration to this year's Child Abuse Prevention conference!

Today in Prevention

The Parent Manifesto To help early childhood systems work with parents in ways that promote equitable outcomes and maximize opportunities for all children, 40 parent leaders and agency staff from nine EC-LINC communities came together in January 2018 to create a manifesto for change. See Document

Free Online Mandatory Reporter Training Many professionals are required to have a mandatory reporter training, and this free 40-minute recording makes it accessible to anyone who wants to learn about the signs of child abuse and neglect, what the law says about making a report, and how to support families so that child abuse and neglect can be prevented. Access Training

Upcoming Webinars Several times a month, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona hosts webinars that are open to all parents, providers, and community members! Feel free to register and share with friends and family. View all Upcoming Webinars

Fundraising Hope Still Floats Virtual Fundraiser Will you help victims of sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and other interpersonal crimes get the help they need? This year the Hope Still Floats fundraising event - benefiting Yavapai Family Advocacy Center - is going virtual! On September 18th at 5:30pm, grab your favorite cocktail (or tea, or coffee), cozy up on the couch, and join us for an evening of celebration as we share the incredible impact donors like you are making on our community! Registration is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Register to Attend Donate

Director's Corner Much Ado About Self-Care By Claire Louge Everyone seems to tout the importance of self-care, but in our busy, fast-paced, hustle culture, it can feel like we’re being asked to stay dry while going for a swim. Self-care is also an ill-defined concept. Is it bubble baths and meditation? Is it supposed to be something you do to make yourself happy (eating ice cream), or that feels easy (taking a nap), or something that’s hard but good for you in the long run (cardio)? There’s also just so much to care about. Our families. Our planet. Our nation. Racial equity. Poverty. Our economy. Covid-19. Child well-being. Open your email inbox or go on social media or watch the news. The list of things to care about is literally endless, and growing. With so much to care about, where does self-care fit, and what is it? Continue reading

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Prevent Child Abuse Arizona is shifting the public conversation about child maltreatment so that prevention is the priority. 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.