text: Prevent Child Abuse New York (PCA-NY) is an independent nonprofit organization in New York State and a Prevent Child Abuse America chapter. Our operations are made possible through contracts with government and organizations, as well as through the trust and support of our community. Our supporters believe in our ability to work with families and others to prevent child abuse and neglect in New York State, and the success of our efforts depends on our dedication and commitment to our mission and vision.
  We work hard to realize our vision of a world where all children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed in supportive families and communities.
  Our mission is to prevent child abuse in all its forms.
  All children will be loved, nurtured, and protected.
  We are committed to an organizational culture that emphasizes the core principles of our primary prevention work. We aim to create a strengths-based environment that promotes safety, transparency, open collaboration, representative voice, and respect for everyone.
  This approach is based on our Equity, Resilience, Protective Factors, and Trauma Informed Principles work. Building on these concepts, we have also adopted a set of organizational values.
  Equity • Integrity • Excellence • Collaboration • Respect
  As leaders in building strong families across New York State, these values guide how we interact with each other, the families we serve, and our partner organizations.
  Prevent Child Abuse NY IS Primary Prevention
  Our story is one of passion, dedication, and unwavering advocacy for the most vulnerable members of our communities.
  From the outset, (PCA-NY) recognized the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to prevent child abuse and neglect before they occur. Through innovative programs, educational initiatives, and community partnerships, (PCA-NY) has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the root causes of child abuse and promote positive parenting practices.
  Our organization's success is deeply rooted in the belief and support of our community.
  Our supporters believe in our ability to work with families and others to prevent child abuse and neglect in New York State. At the heart of our story are the countless individuals and families whose lives have been touched by our work. From providing support and resources to families in crisis to advocating for policy changes that promote child safety, (PCA-NY) has made a lasting difference in countless children and families throughout New York.
  Our story is also one of resilience and adaptability.
  Over the years, (PCA-NY) has evolved to meet the changing needs of families and communities, expanding its reach and impact across the state. Through collaborative efforts with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and other stakeholders, (PCA-NY) has developed a holistic approach to child abuse prevention, addressing not only the immediate needs of children and families but also the underlying factors that contribute to abuse and neglect.