A child is abused in this country approximately every 30 seconds. A 2012 study conducted by Prevent Child Abuse America found that child abuse costs our nation $220 million each day - more than $80 billion annually. More importantly, we know that child abuse is 100% preventable. The value of effective prevention strategies and programs that can demonstrate positive outcomes has long been known.

Exchange's National Project - the Prevention of Child Abuse - has assisted nearly 700,000 families in breaking the cycle of violence, creating safer homes for 1.75 million children. Using clinically proven practices such as our Parent Aide model to prevent child abuse reduces the resources needed to deal with the consequences of child abuse for years to come.

Through your generous contributions, the NEC Foundation has provided direct support to our network of Exchange Club Child Abuse Centers and funding for the annual Symposium for more than 30 years. Held in conjunction with the National Convention, the symposiums provide valuable training to our CAP center directors and staff. Your donations make it possible to continue the tradition of outstanding speakers and informative sessions for those on the front lines of child abuse prevention!