In 2010-2012 GFWC VIRGINIA will partner with Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and its statewide network of affiliates to prevent child abuse and neglect.  This partnership provides GFWC Virginia club women an opportunity to positively affect staggering maltreatment statistics. 

History has proven that increases in unemployment directly relate to increases in child abuse and neglect.  Sadly, at a time when more parents are stressed and need additional support and guidance, state and local funding for child abuse prevention programs is being cut.  Prevent Child Abuse Virginia's Statewide Healthy Families Initiative will face a 30% cut in funding by June 30. 

The 2010-2012 GFWC Virginia State Project provides service opportunities which extend far beyond financial support.  Child maltreatment affects all economic, racial, social and ethnic groups.  Prevent Child Abuse Virginia has 48 community partners serving 106 localities across the state.  Club women will be able to develop and implement proven child abuse prevention programs within their very own communities.

 

Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV) is seeking volunteers to assist with their booth at the  State Fair.  Your time would be greatly appreciated.  Please contact PCAV for details.

 

Questions:  Contact the State Project Chairman Dale Fisher