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13 ~ Cherishing the Mission of ~ Mission As a Division of The Villages, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana serves as a catalyst for preventing child abuse in all its forms and thereby enhancing the quality of life for children and families in Indiana. Joining Forces Much of 2007 was spent on developing a shared relationship with The Villages, designed to strengthen and sustain the critical mission of Prevent Child Abuse. In March, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana joined The Villages as a separate division, while retaining its name, mission and role as a chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. Together with The Villages, PCAI has continued to seek strategic partnerships and collaborations providing the Kids’ First Trust Fund Board and the Indiana Department of Child Services with the best “return on investment” of contract dollars. Additionally, the merger strengthened the visibility of PCAI through The Villages’ strong relationship with Healthy Families America and Prevent Child Abuse America. Creating Urgency Child welfare concerns in Indiana escalated to a state of crisis in 2007. The growing number of heartbreaking child abuse and neglect stories that made headlines illustrated an urgent need for parental support and intervention for at-risk families. Prevent Child Abuse Indiana championed a “think-tank” of solution-minded community leaders to work together on a new initiative called “Kids Can’t Wait,” designed to start a dialogue and community conversation to engage a broad number of vital stakeholders in this critical issue. Championing Children Prevent Child Abuse Indiana continues to support its mission of preventing child abuse and enhancing the quality of life for children and families in Indiana in several ways: • • • • Education: Prevent Child Abuse Indiana works diligently to educate and empower parents and the general public by offering prevention education programs for a variety of audiences. Through educational conferences, workshops, presentations and special events, PCAI is sharing the important message that child abuse is preventable. Advocacy: Prevent Child Abuse Indiana continues to be a leading statewide voice advocating for laws, policies and programs that prevent child abuse. In 2007, PCAI advocated throughout the state by speaking to community officials, state-level elected officials and federal policy-makers, ensuring that children in Indiana have a voice and that their needs are being met. Chartered Councils: Prevent Child Abuse Indiana believes the most effective approach to reducing child abuse and neglect is to maintain a statewide network of volunteers to work on behalf of child abuse prevention in communities throughout Indiana. In 2007, Chartered Councils ensured that there is a unified and continuous voice advocating for child abuse prevention services and programs throughout Indiana. Public Awareness: Prevent Child Abuse Indiana continues to serve as the primary information resource on child abuse prevention for public officials, professionals, the media and the general public. April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month, “Cherish the Children,” provided an opportunity to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encouraged individuals and communities to support Hoosier children and families.
Justin Sage, Chair Rhonda Breman, Chair Elect Karen Klein Kelli Quigg Louonna Kachur Marc Quigley Marguerite Watkins Sharon Szymanski Mary Ann Scott Prevent Child Abuse Indiana cherishes the support of the following 2007 Breaking the Cycle Conference Sponsors Children’s Bureau Debra Corn Agency, Inc. Delta Dental Prevent Child Abuse Indiana Advisory Committee Asante Children’s Theater Charles and Becky Kendall Dunn Center Lilly Endowment, Inc. Marriott Indianapolis Downtown MCCOY St. Vincent Children’s Hospital The Villages Verizon Wireless PCAI also treasures the generous in-kind support from these friends in the community Jim Faulkenberg, Faulkenberg Printing Company, Inc. Sheraton Hotel, Downtown Indianapolis 14
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