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Now More Than Ever, Remaining Anchored in Prevention, Responsive to Needs
Posted: June 19, 2020 By: Jed Hysong, CPA, Prevent Child Abuse NC Board Chair Serving as Board Chair of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) during this stressful time has been a humbling reminder for me of our shared humanity and vulnerability. Like all families in North Carolina, my family and I have experienced feelings of uncertainty, frustration, and sorrow. However, I remain anchored in deep gratitude for, and trust in, the mission of PCANC and how it ties us all together. I am grateful for the resilience, creativity, and quick action of the PCANC leadership and staff as they have adapted to working remotely, knowing now, more than ever, that families with children are vulnerable and in need of support. I am grateful for the commitment of my fellow Board members in making prevention a priority, even during a crisis. I am grateful for donors like you that partner with us in serving the children and families of North Carolina. By donating today, you ensure that our Prevention Program Specialists continue to support partner agencies as they engage and help parents through this crisis, while also navigating decisions about reopening their doors; that we can continue advocating for policies that support families facing the stress and disruptions resulting from COVID-19; and that our parent and caregiver resource guide is distributed widely to promote families’ well-being during this crisis and beyond. It is imperative that PCANC continues to support the children and families of North Carolina as well as the agencies that serve them during this stressful time. We absolutely cannot do this without YOU. Please Give today to help us reduce the risk of child maltreatment and to make prevention a priority in the weeks, months, and years to come. Thank you for your generous and greatly needed investment in the children and families of North Carolina. Please take good care of yourselves, your families, and your loved ones. Sincerely, Jed Hysong, CPA PCANC Board Chair P.S. Your gift today is doubled by our partner, ChildTrust…
Turning lemons into shamrocks
Over the years, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) has been incredibly fortunate to have ongoing partnerships with local Kappa Delta chapters. One of the national sorority’s philanthropic efforts is focused on child abuse prevention, and a significant part of their fundraising efforts take place each spring when Kappa Delta chapters host a “Shamrock” event.
Educators, Essential Workers & Volunteers: Help Keep Kids Safe
North Carolina law requires all adults to report suspected child maltreatment. Times of crisis puts families under great stress and can lead to significant increases in the risk of child maltreatment. North Carolina is experiencing a rise in both domestic violence and child abuse cases as families are socially isolated and the unemployment rate skyrockets. With stay-at-home orders in place, children may not have much interaction with any adults outside their home. But anyone who interacts with children or families in any capacity can help protect children from the increased risk of child maltreatment.
COVID-19 Update: Keeping our children, families & communities safe
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) is weighing the possible impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on our partners, the children and families they serve, and our team. We have also been closely following the international and national information about the virus and regularly monitoring the NC Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) websites for the most up-to-date information.
COVID-19 and lack of paid sick leave: Child safety a concern
With the rising concerns about COVID-19, we worry about the impact on children. Public health recommendations will likely require anyone with symptoms to stay home and avoid public areas, for up to 2-3 weeks. Without paid sick leave, the financial hardship for many workers could lead to consequences on children’s safety.
Turning the Tide with Catholic Charities of the Tar River
Pitt County is a great place to live because it has many features of the big city but still is small and connected. Greenville is a diverse city, home to East Carolina University and a major medical center, but also has a 24% poverty rate. The populations Catholic Charities of the Tar River Region serve vary. About half of our population is considered elderly; a third are Hispanic, the rest are African American and white; all live in poverty.
Connecting for Prevention: We are more than our ACE score
The first time I heard about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) was in a committee meeting about childhood and community resilience. I had worked with youth and families for over a decade as a family educator, behavior specialist and autism professional but the wording and acronym, ACEs, were new to me. Once I learned what specific experiences were included in the conversation around ACEs, I immediately thought about the number of ACEs I experienced in my childhood. I would later find out that I was not the only person in the room whose mind went there.
Donor Spotlight: Dennette donates to build strong families
We believe that prevention is only possible because of the people that give their time, energy and resources to make it happen. Our supporters make our work possible and we are so grateful. Meet Dennette – a mom, preschool owner and teacher, blogger and a Prevent Child Abuse NC donor. Continuing with our spotlight on some of our supporters to learn more about their passions and personal connections, Dennette was kind enough to share why she supports prevention and the work that Prevent Child Abuse NC does for families.
A Product of Positive Connections
Known as “The Down 2 Earth Counselor,” Jewrine Voncile Harold-Brown is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who serves many roles for her Cumberland County community. She provides free parenting classes, mentorships, trainings, and participates in committee work. She is a proud parent of two boys, Andrew (12) and Derrick (18) and is an exceptional example of how to #BeAConnection.
2020 vision for North Carolina’s children and families
This year Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) begins its sixth decade of working in prevention to build awareness of proven solutions, policy change, and quality program implementation to prevent child abuse from ever occurring. We have a few big goals for 2020. We know that prevention happens in partnership and we’ll need your help to achieve them…