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According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, of the approximately $741.9 million of federal money dedicated for child welfare, only ten percent can currently be used to prevent child abuse and neglect from occurring in the first place. | |
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- Sign up for the Prevention Advocate newsletter & legislative alerts.
- Send a message to your U.S. Senators asking them to support federal home legislation.
- Advocate on the local level. You can contact your local chapter to find out ways to get involved.
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Hello Friends of Prevention,
Advocating for public policies to prevent child abuse and neglect is one of the most important things we can do to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a nurturing, stimulating and stable environment. With the start of a new Administration and a new Congress we have a renewed opportunity to shift public policies towards preventing child abuse and neglect from occurring in the first place. This issue is dedicated to sharing information about how federal policies can better support our mission and how you can be a partner in advocating for prevention.
Enjoy!
James M. Hmurovich
President and CEO
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On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law legislation intended to stimulate the economy by creating jobs, investing in services and infrastructure, stabilizing state budgets, and providing support to individuals negatively impacted by the recession. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) includes significant funding for services that foster the best possible environments for a developing child, such as early education, child care, nutrition support, and health care. Prevent Child Abuse America applauds Congress and the Administration for making these sound investments in children and families. More information about the impact of ARRA on prevention efforts will be included in the February edition of the Prevention Advocate, our monthly e-newsletter on federal policies related to child abuse and neglect prevention.
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Senators Bond (R-MO), Murray (D-WA) and Clinton (D-NY, prior to leaving the Senate) recently reintroduced the Education Begins at Home Act (EBAH). EBAH would establish the first federal funding stream dedicated to early childhood home visitation services like Healthy Families America (HFA). HFA and other quality early childhood home visitation programs lead to proven, positive outcomes for children and families, including improved school readiness, improved child health and development, improved parenting practices, and reductions in child maltreatment.
+ Ask your Senator to Cosponsor the Education Begins at Home Act.
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Prevent Child Abuse America advocates for policies that promote healthy child development by preventing child abuse and neglect from occurring in the first place. In 2009, we urge the Administration and Congress to:
- Develop a National Strategy for Prevention
- Enact Federal Home Visiting Legislation
- Increase Federal Funding for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services
- Reauthorize the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
- Increase Federal Investments in the Full Continuum of Child Welfare Services
- Enact Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Legislation
+ Learn more about Prevent Child Abuse America’s public policy priorities. | |
