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As some of you may have noticed in our most recent annual report (view here), 42.5% of our revenue comes from our State Government. This support, along with resources from private donors, corporate donors, and foundation grants, has allowed us to sustain and expand many of our critical programs and services throughout the state of Minnesota.
Minnesota has long been known as a state who invests in their citizens and communities. Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota (PCAMN) and our statewide Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs) represent 80 of the 87 counties throughout Minnesota, providing critical parent support, education, resource and referral, and leadership initiatives for countless families and communities. Providing access to culturally sound parenting tools, approaches, and peer support are critical to effective prevention efforts. Our infrastructure has grown significantly over the past five years, and we are close to representing every area of the state.
The current government shutdown will have an immediate impact on PCAMN and all its prevention programs. Initially, we will have to limit our travel and reduce staff time. Hopefully, the shutdown is only temporary, and we can all quickly get back on our feet. In the meantime, this may mean that instead of meeting with community members and volunteers in person, a phone call or a meeting through Skype may be substituted. If the shut down continues, PCAMN, along with many other community initiatives, may be significantly reduced long-term and our statewide infrastructure irreparably damaged.
Please know that our Circle of ParentsŪ Program Coordinators and Prevention Team are still working hard across the state to ensure continued assistance as needed with Circle of ParentsŪ Chapters, Child Abuse Prevention Councils, and community prevention development via phone, email, Skype, GoToMeeting, etc. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 651-523-0099 or 800-621-6322.
This is a challenging time for our organization as it is for many others in prevention work throughout the state. We have confidence that regardless of the current funding situation, PCAMN will continue to serve you and your community in the best capacity possible.
If you would like to make a donation to assist our child abuse and neglect prevention efforts, simply click here or visit our website at www.pcamn.org.
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Dr. Kurt Gehlert, Associate Professor and the Director of the MA program for the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of St. Thomas, is doing research about childhood experiences, adult attachment styles, and relationship satisfaction. We encourage you to participate in the voluntary research study which has the potential to further illuminate our field. After completing the survey, please read the debriefing and should you like, follow the instructions to enter into a drawing for a chance to win one of several gift cards. To find out more follow this 
