About Us
Prevent Child Abuse ND is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
A Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America
Mission: Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota is committed to a safe and nurturing environment, free from abuse and neglect, for all children.
We do this through:
- Public Awareness and Education
- Training and Technical Assistance
- Coordination of Services
- Strategic Partnerships
- Advocacy
Programs and Priorities:
Our Programs Support our Mission By:
- Informing the public that the prevention of abuse and neglect decreases lifelong adverse medical and emotional consequences for children and promotes their well-being;
- Advocating for a continuum of services, access to those services and state-wide capacity to meet the developmental needs of children and families;
- Delivering evidence based strategies that promote optimal models that enable communities to assess their ability and capacity to provide for children and families.
Our Programs Contribute to Families By:
- Helping to prepare and support parents so that they can better care for their children;
- Educating parents, grandparents, neighbors, babysitters, and other adults about situations and behaviors that can be harmful to children;
- Raising public awareness on how all citizens can play a role in the prevention of child maltreatment and keep North Dakota’s children safe;
- Developing educational materials and programming to promote nurturing parenting.
PCAND Also Offers the Following Services:
- Programs Assistance
- Speaking/Presentations/Training
- Prevention Advocacy
- Referrals
- Free educational materials, posters, and magnets
- No-charge video and book lending library
Parenting Education and Support: For a complete listing of parenting programs available in your community, please visit Programs and Projects.
Educational Materials: For a complete listing of all available publications on child maltreatment, please visit Resources.
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