I have served on the Board of Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana for 10 years and will continue as a volunteer when I role off. Why? We CAN prevent child abuse. What I love:
First, our executive director, Amanda Brunson is the best at leading this mission. She is passionate and dedicated to the cause. Professionally, Amanda is an authorized facilitator of Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children program and the Nurturing Parenting Program. She is also a member of the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Advisory Board and Erin’s Law Task Force. She has built a tremendous partner network around the state. And she has built a great staff.
Second, there is no cause more important than preventing child abuse, and this organization is the only one in the state dedicated to that cause. I can’t think of one that is more important than giving hundreds of thousands of innocent children a fighting chance at a happy and healthy childhood and adulthood. How many of people are coping with self-esteem problems, addictions, depression, criminal behavior, and a cycle of other poor choices as a result of being abused or neglected as a child? How many million Americans are suffering and how much money is being spent on their care? Those numbers will continue to rise every year if we as people and communities don’t do something about it. Prevention is the only answer. And PCAL is the organization to lead our parents and communities in getting it done.
Awesome group to be associated with! Not only does PCAL help prevent child abuse and child neglect, but it also offers a hotline for everything from parenting tips to dealing with cranky kids.
Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana is dedicated to preventing the abuse and neglect of Louisiana's children. With a small staff of dedicated professionals who truly care for and work towards healthy families and children, they are able to accomplish much on little. They have prevention programs, public awareness programs and a helpline (Kidline). There is incredible value for their services and their dedication to the cause is honorable.