PCA Illinois

The mission of PCA Illinois is to prevent child abuse by providing statewide leadership through education, support for community initiatives, and advocacy.

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

💙 Wear Blue Day is April 10, 2026! 💙 Show your support for safe, happy childhoods by purchasing a Wear Blue Day shirt and wearing it with pride on April 10. https://t.co/JHFEsYqlr3

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

Thank you @RepDannyDavis @RepLaHood @repschneider for voting for the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876)! The resounding support for this critical program is further proof that #HomeVisitingWorks

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

Thank you @TODAYshow & @tvkatesnow for featuring home visiting and #MIECHV this morning – showing that #homevisitingworks for families in need! Check out the piece here:

[TODAY @TODAYshow]

A program created under the Affordable Care Act is focusing on at-home care for new mothers and their young children in need.

@tvkatesnow reports on how the initiative is saving lives.

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

Building emotional resilience in kids can help them become more confident and better equipped to handle stressful situations. Check out these tips from Tutor Doctor💙 For more info on trauma & resilience, check out our website: https://t.co/LkU7YvT9rM

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

Why is #ChildAbusePrevention so important? Because we know that when kids are exposed to #AdverseChildhoodExperiences (ACEs), the trauma can have a life-long impact on physical and mental health 🤕 BUT we also know that ACEs are preventable and treatable! More info in thread! ⬇️

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

When kids show healthy development in spite of adversity, it's called resilience. Resilience may be fostered in children who have a strong, positive relationship with a caregiver who acts to ensure safety and protection after a traumatic event. More info in thread!⬇️

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

If you have kids youngers than 18 and want to learn about how to maximize your tax credits this year, check out this webinar from Congressman Danny K. Davis on March 16! Register here: https://t.co/Ew6pMHGGPM

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

On February 8 we are hosting a FREE training webinar over the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children. The training is from 11 am to 1 pm and is open to the public. Register at this link to learn more about this important topic: https://t.co/rZCwoER7cC

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🚨TAKE ACTION🚨 Email your senators asking them to co-sponsor the VAWA reauthorization bill TODAY!

By supporting a strong #VAWA4ALL, we ensure that we're addressing the economic, social & basic needs of survivors of sexual violence.

ACT NOW: https://t.co/7A7rz3n0BO

[Prevent Child Abuse America @PCAAmerica]

By supporting #VAWA4ALL, we're addressing the economic, social and basic needs of survivors. A reauthorization will improve the response to the needs of communities. We must commit to ending gender-based violence now. Call your senators today: https://t.co/m8Mux7gYgR.

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

.@SenatorDuckworth @SenatorDurbin Now is NOT the time to maintain the status quo. I urge you to cosponsor and pass a strong bipartisan #VAWA4ALL. We must listen to the needs of survivors and send it to the president's desk swiftly.

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

In 2018, just 25% of all children demonstrated Kindergarten readiness in #Illinois in all 3 areas assessed. Tell your legislators: equitable access to early learning and care is critical to the future of our state: https://t.co/9l6urWi55r #EarlyEdIsEssential

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

#GivingTuesday IS HERE! Show your support for PCA Illinois by donating today as a part of the global day of giving! Click one of the options below to #GetInvolved!

GiveDirect: https://t.co/UGKL45u12l
PayPal: https://t.co/od1fvl8WUB
Facebook: https://t.co/QQRT8dIb0I

[PCA Illinois @PCAIllinois]

Today is #CyberMonday, the biggest online shopping day of the year. If you are buying gifts today through Amazon, make sure you go through #AmazonSmile and designate PCA Illinois as your benefit charity to make your shopping dollars go further!