| Prevent Child Abuse Iowa Council |
| Hamilton and Wright County |
Child Abuse- Hamilton County
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46 confirmed reports of child abuse in 2007
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63 confirmed abused children in 2007
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Ranked 59th in rate of confirmed abuse oin 2007
| Child Abuse- Wright County
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46 confirmed reports of child abuse in 2007
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81confirmed abused children in 2007
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Ranked 12th in rate of confirmed child abuse in 2007
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What is a Prevent Child Abuse Iowa Council?
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Hamilton County
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Parent Education
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One six sessions series, called Positive Solutions for Families (from Positive Behavior Supports)
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Develop PCAI Council
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General Assessment of needs in the county
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Minority Assessment of needs in the county
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Can serve children 0-18 years of age
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Wright County
- Young Parents Support Group
- Develop a young parent support group to serve parent up to age of 25.
- Develop a PCAI Council in Wright County
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Upcoming Events for Council Members to Attend At least One Council Member MUST Attend
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PCAI Regional Meeting- August 13th ( 1:00-4:00 in Waterloo, Ia)
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Community Partnerships for Protecting Children (CPPC) Conference -Oct. 6th
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Child Congress- February
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Day on the Hill- February
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PCAI Annual Conference- April 20-21
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Meetings held every other month- 1st Tuesday at noon.
Upcoming Meetings August 4th, 2009 October 6th, 2009 December 1st, 2009 February 2nd, 2009 April 6th, 2009 June 1st, 2009
| Please contact Amy Muller if you would like to be involved in the council or would like more information. 515-832-1791 amuller@hamiltoncountymhsb.org
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Visit the Prevent Child Abuse Iowa Website found below!
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http://www.pcaiowa.org/
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