Child Abuse Prevention Collaborative
Prevent Child Abuse Oregon (PCAO) is the coordinating organization for Oregon’s statewide Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Collaborative. Formed in 2018, we represent 40+ organizations working together to prevent violence and abuse. At PCA Oregon, we believe that prevention happens in partnership. We know we can make a bigger impact in our communities when we are working in collaboration, sharing resources, and combining efforts to achieve our collective goals.
Prevention Happens in Partnership
The CAP Collaborative is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between community organizations that are implementing prevention work, and state agencies that drive policies and economic priorities. Together, we are working to create a deeper understanding of comprehensive violence and abuse prevention in Oregon, unify the language and messaging used, identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration, and prioritize “upstream” approaches to stop harm from happening. Our work has been supported by foundations and state agencies who share our vision that a more coordinated and connected network of prevention services is critical for the health and success of our families, communities, and state.
CAP Collaborative members represent a wide array of programs along the prevention continuum.
Members represent the following focus areas:
Early Childhood Education
Parenting Education & Support
Home Visiting
Legislative Advocacy
Food Justice
Health Care & Behavioral Health
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention & Response
Foster Care
Research & Higher Education
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Culturally Specific Organizations
Relief Nurseries
Faith-based Organizations
Governmental Agencies
Parents and caregivers
Please contact the Collaboration Coordinator to learn more about membership by emailing natalie@preventchildabuseoregon.org
