 A New Prevention Message is needed for 2010 -- Join the online brainstorm to help create it! PCAMN is working to develop a new prevention message for April 2010 and we need your help! We are looking for a catchy sentence or phrase that communicates the benefits of preventing child neglect and abuse for our society -- business, communities, families -- all of us! Please take a look at the online brainstorm so far and add your own ideas to the list at this LINK. |
| Pinwheels Promote Prevention -- Taking Orders Now through October 12th |
 The "Pinwheels for Prevention" campaign represents PCA America's efforts to change the way our nation thinks about prevention, focusing on community activities and public policies that prioritize prevention right from the start to make sure child abuse and neglect never occur. It represents our efforts to ensure the healthy development of children nationwide, while recognizing that child development is a building block for community development and economic development. You can find out more at www.pinwheelsforprevention.org.
If you would like to order pinwheels to use in April for Child Abuse Prevention Month and beyond, please let us know how many you would like to buy so we can place a joint order at a discount price. The discount pinwheel pricing and order form can be found at this LINK. |
| Upcoming Free Videoconference |
Emerging Research and Messages: Tuesday, November17th
- "Social Norms and Child Abuse Prevention" with Dr. Jeffery Linkenbach from Most of Us
- "Connecting the Protective Factors to New Research about Fatherhood" with Paul Masiarchian and Melissa Froehle from Minnesota Fathers & Families Network
- "Prevention Messaging Research Update" with Becky Dale of Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota
The videoconference is free, but space is limited. Please register in advance by following this link. |
| Prevention Perks |
 is a monthly breakfast gathering to learn about Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, its services and its impact on the community.
This informational one-hour no-cost breakfast (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) highlights Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota's mission, programs, and outcomes. Presentations include an introduction to Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, a chance to learn about Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota's services, and a chance to see how we are making an impact on our community. It is a great way to introduce your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to the significant work of Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota. Upcoming dates include:
- Wednesday, October 21
- Wednesday, November 18
- Wednesday, December 16
Breakfasts are held at the Fresh Grounds Coffeehouse located at 1362 West 7th Street in Saint Paul.
Please contact Lesley Chester at lchester@pcamn.org or (651) 523-0099 ext. 121 to reserve your place. |
| We Can Parent Together |
 2009 Regional Workshop for Professionals and Community Leaders
We Can Parent Together: Tools for engaging fathers, mothers, and others in co-parenting. This workshop presents the basics and benefits of co-parenting, and offers strategies and best practices to utilize in supporting any family working to raise children in a healthy, safe environment.Cost (includes lunch and snacks)
$20 Members
$30 Non-members
Follow this link to register online. For a printable brochure, go here. |
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Save this Date for PCAMN's Annual Statewide Conference |
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 Prevention Works: Taking the Message Home
St. Cloud Civic Center, Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Please come to our 2010 conference and participate in exciting in-depth presentations by locally and nationally known innovators in prevention best practices that will prepare us to share strategies in our home communities. More information will be forthcoming, including a possible Webinar or videoconference about promoting April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in your community and organization. Visit our website often for new information. | |
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| Take Action! |
Come to one of our Prevention Perks breakfasts and learn more about our new and exciting prevention messages. |
| Announcements |
PCAMN is one of 19 organizations in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud that were awarded the prestigious national Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility by When Work Works volunteers and eWorkPlace on September 29, 2009. Click here to find out more about the award.
PCAMN has a new PSA. Go here to vew it.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a new website available for parents
at www.cdc.gov/parents.
Visit our calendar for more prevention related events. |
| Circle of ParentsŪ |
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We offer free community-based support groups for parents and children. Click here for more information.
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| PCAMN Links |
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PCAMN's Summer 2009 Newsletter
September 2009 Newsletter from the Parent Leadership Team
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