PCA Illinois
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The mission of PCA Illinois is to prevent child abuse by providing statewide leadership through education, support for community initiatives, and advocacy.
Springfield, IL
Joined January 2010
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
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Thank you @TODAYshow & @tvkatesnow for featuring home visiting and #MIECHV this morning – showing that #homevisitingworks for families in need! Check out the piece here:
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.
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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
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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!⬇️
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We can all work to create positive childhood experiences, and prevent ACEs from happening. Check out these tips from the CDC on how we can work towards ensuring all children have #GreatChildhoods😁 More info in thread!
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The good news is we can prevent childhood adversity! And our bodies and brains are capable of "bouncing back" after experiencing trauma with the right treatment and support systems. More info in thread! ⬇️
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Research shows that experiencing a higher number of #AdverseChildhoodExperiences is associated with many of the leading causes of death, such as heart disease and cancer🤒 How can we prevent this? More info in thread! ⬇️
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Did you know that the effects of ACEs can add up over time? This infographic from the CDC shows how ACEs can affect a person throughout their life, and it reminds us why it's so important to PREVENT children from experiencing trauma. More info in thread! ⬇️
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Who experiences ACEs? Some groups of people are more likely to have experienced #AdverseChildhoodExperiences than others, as shown here. But there is hope! ACEs are not destiny, and we can all work to build resilience. More info in thread! ⬇️
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So what are ACEs? ACEs are any potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. Check out this infographic from the CDC for a breakdown of the types of ACEs. More info in thread! ⬇️
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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! ⬇️
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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
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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:
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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.
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.@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.
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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
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#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
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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!
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#GivingTuesday is one week away! This year has been anything but normal but we're still very excited for the yearly day of giving! We will have more details about how you can make your donations go further by donating next Tuesday soon! Until then, mark your calendars! #gt2020
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