Mission: to provide resources & training to make sure that every Delawarean has a safe & nurturing childhood, free from abuse & neglect. Chapter of @PCAAmerica.
Delaware, USA
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Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Lead poisoning is one of the most pernicious health challenges facing families in our state. I joined with cabinet secretaries, providers, and advocates to announce two of the largest steps our state has ever taken to eliminate the risk of lead poisoning in our homes and schools.
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Yesterday, I signed a proclamation for Early Childhood Education Day. Thank you to all early childhood professionals and advocates who help Delaware’s youngest children build a strong foundation for their future.
ALT Secretary of the Delaware Department of Education, Mark Holodick, addresses attendees at the Early Childhood Education Day signing. Governor Carney listens to his remarks.
ALT Governor Carney holds up the signed proclamation as advocates applaud behind him.
ALT Governor Carney speaking with two early childhood advocates following the signing.
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we've released a special video highlighting the importance of positive childhood experiences for building healthy families and strong futures.🏠
Discover how we can all play a role in preventing child abuse! youtu.be/X9mhiYAoC_A
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Subscribe to PCA America’s YouTube page to watch our webinar, Talking About Racism in Child and Family Advocacy, with Dr. Melissa Merrick (PCAA), Dr. Julie Sweetland (Frameworks Institute), and Samantha Mellerson (Haywood Burns Institute). bit.ly/40PZNmK
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Everyone 6 months and up should get their updated COVID vaccine. And I especially urge folks 50 and older to get their updated shot like I did.
Reduce your odds of getting hospitalized with COVID, schedule your appointment today: Vaccines.gov.
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (#CAPTA) is a critically important federal program that supports interventions to help children when they have been seriously harmed, as well as family support services which prevent child abuse and neglect from occurring. (1/3)
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
#MIECHV home visiting is critical for maternal health, child health and development, and school readiness. We urge the U.S. House to pass the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876) today! #HomeVisitingWorks
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“... When we help families address today’s stress, we can stop abuse and neglect of kids before it starts,” says actor and activist, @stephencbishop. Thank you, Stephen, for your support! To learn more, visit preventchildabuse50.org. #PCAATurns50 #PreventionIsPossible
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
In response to several high-profile cases of doctors sexually abusing young patients, The American Academy of Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPeds) has issued new recommendations aimed to prevent abuse at the hands of health care professionals. To read more, visit bit.ly/3e1BtdE
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Last night we had the opportunity celebrate paid leave together.
Thank you to the advocates, legislators and Delawareans who put #paidleave on the map and over the finish line.
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
#ParentingTip! Are you having trouble getting your children to listen? Check out this graphic for some tips!
ALT Parenting Tips graphic, including the following tips: A- get down on their level, B- hold their hands to keep attention, C- ask for eye contact and don't start speaking until you get it, and D- have them repeat back what you said. Image contains two graphics of caregivers interacting with children.
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Child abuse and neglect are preventable public issues. Organizations looking to help build better childhoods can tap into this free toolkit to get involved: buildingbetterchildhoods.org. #BuildingBetterChildhoods #PreventionIsPossible
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Child abuse and neglect is a preventable, public issue. The Building Better Childhoods toolkit, developed in partnership with @SoCurrentNews, offers a new robust set of resources - at no cost - to help you communicate about child adversity for impact. #BuildingBetterChildhoods
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Families can thrive when they’re not overloaded with layers of stress. Explore and download more graphics and communications resources, like this one, by visiting buildingbetterchildhoods.org. #BuildingBetterChildhoods
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
This is a historic day for #Delaware, and a watershed moment for working families throughout the First State.”
Paid family, medical leave bill passes:
wdel.com/news/healthy-delawa… | #netde @SarahEMcBride
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
We did it! We passed paid leave in Delaware!!!
🎉 WE DID IT!!!! The General Assembly voted to make Delaware the 11th state to pass paid family and medical leave!
29-11 in the House with bipartisan support.
Next and final stop: Governor @JohnCarneyDE's desk! #PaidLeave is coming to Delaware!!
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Let’s do this, Delaware!
Final vote on Delaware’s Paid Leave bill is tomorrow (Thursday) in the House at 2 p.m. Time to make history for Delaware women and families. #paidleaveforall
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
When we work together, we can relieve some of the overload that parents experience and free them up to focus on caring for themselves and their kids. Learn how you can grow a better tomorrow for all children:bit.ly/GrowingBetterTogether… #GrowingBetterTogether
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
Paid family and medical leave in Delaware took its next step forward, passing the House Health and Human Development Committee as it makes its way to the House floor. I'm grateful for SB 1's House Prime Sponsor, Rep. Debra Heffernan, for her leadership on this critical policy!
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware retweeted
This Child Abuse Prevention Month, and every day, we help families and children thrive. Learn how you can grow a better tomorrow for children and families in your community. ✨ Better tomorrows begin here: bit.ly/GrowingBetterTogether… #GrowingBetterTogether
