What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.23MHEALTHY FAMILIES NEW YORK TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT: ASSURES QUALITY SERVICES ON THE PART OF NEARLY 600 STAFF (LINE WORKERS, SUPERVISORS AND MANAGERS) AT 43 AGENCIES ACROSS NEW YORK STATE WHO PROVIDE PRENATAL-EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING SERVICES THAT PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT FOR 5,000 FAMILIES PER YEAR.
- #2 $49KRESILIENCE LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING INSTITUTE (RLLI): THE WORK OF THE INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING CONCRETE SKILLS OF PROFESSIONALS WHICH HELP UNLOCK THE OPERATIONALIZATION OF AUTHENTIC TRAUMA-INFORMED, STRENGTH-BASED APPROACHES. THE GOAL IS TO GROUND PROFESSIONALS IN HOW TO STRENGTHEN THE PROTECTIVE FACTORS OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THEY WORK WITH AND CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE CHANGE THAT STRENGTHENS THE PROTECTIVE FACTORS OF ALL STAFF.
What they call their work
What they do
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 2 activities
- Capacity building for Healthy Families New York programsProvides comprehensive capacity-building support to Healthy Families New York programs, including training and staff development for nearly 600 staff across 43 agencies, quality assurance, technical assistance, site visits, curriculum development, Supervisor Core training, and mentoring for supervisors, program managers, and Family Support Specialists.
- In-depth training on the Protective Factors FrameworkDelivers a two-day in-depth training on the Protective Factors Framework using a curriculum developed by the Children's Trust Fund Alliance, along with 60-minute trainings on healthy secure attachments and expected behaviors in young children.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Enough Abuse campaign for child sexual abuse preventionImplements the Enough Abuse initiative to build state and community partnerships that promote adult and community responsibility in preventing child sexual abuse through training, public education, engagement with youth-serving organizations, and expansion into additional counties with state funding.
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Home Visiting Coordination InitiativeLeads the Home Visiting Coordination Initiative to strengthen the home-visiting workforce and advance policy innovation by engaging regional-level programs and supporting collaboration among early childhood home visiting programs through coordination groups and statewide system alignment.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership and staff development trainingProvides training for leadership and staff on building psychologically safe and healthy work environments through emotional intelligence, offers one-on-one leadership coaching, and develops custom curricula and presentations to support organizational professional development and trauma-responsive culture.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- New York State Parenting Education PartnershipExpands the New York State Parenting Education Partnership by incorporating parent voice, shifting to a community-based systems approach, and providing training and support in evidence-based, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care through partnerships with voluntary agencies, local Departments of Social Services, and the Office of Children and Family Services.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Policy advocacy for child abuse preventionMobilizes partners across New York to advocate for public policies and laws that protect children and prevent child abuse and neglect, focusing on seven priority areas: primary prevention, economic stability, housing, ACES, child care, reproductive health, and home visiting.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Prevention Information Resource Center and Parent HelplineOperates the Prevention Information Resource Center (PIRC) and Parent Helpline to support families across New York State in preventing child abuse and strengthening family well-being, including a free search tool that connects individuals to local services such as food, housing, financial assistance, and health care.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public and professional education on child abuse preventionConducts public and professional education initiatives including literature development, workshops, exhibits, public awareness campaigns, website and blog content, and the annual April Pinwheels for Prevention campaign to promote awareness of child abuse prevention and positive parenting practices.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Regional prevention summits and conferencesHosts regional summit events and previously hosted an annual prevention conference to broaden outreach, align with local Protective Factors initiatives, and expand the reach of child abuse prevention efforts across New York State.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Resilience Leadership and Learning InstituteOperates the Resilience Leadership and Learning Institute to strengthen trauma-informed and strength-based skills among professionals, enhance protective factors within service organizations, and expand leadership development in resilience and trauma response.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Training on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilienceOffers a 90-minute training on the ACE Study and resilience-building grounded in the Protective Factors Framework, and has conducted over 80 statewide screenings on ACES and Resilience with more than 3,000 participants; also provides paid consulting services to communities, law enforcement, libraries, DSS, and early childhood programs on these topics.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Voluntary home visiting services for high-risk familiesProvides voluntary home visiting services to more than 5,000 high-risk new and expectant parents annually through 40 community-based programs across New York State.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIKA LEVEILLEE | CO EXEC DIRE | 40 | $113K |
| JESSICA TANGUAY | CO EXEC DIRE | 40 | $109K |
| TAMAE MEMOLE | CO EXEC DIRE | 40 | $108K |
| LISA MORGAN-KLEPEIS | CO EXEC DIRE | 40 | $107K |
- HEIDI DENNIS — DIRECTOR
- JODI SCHEURENBRAND — DIRECTOR
- JOY FARINA FOSKETT — DIRECTOR
- SARA MORRISON — DIRECTOR
- TOYIN ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- VINCE PALUSCI — DIRECTOR
- WILL RIVERA — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM HAYES — SECRETARY
- ZAKHAR BERKOVICH — TREASURER
Who they work with
- Children's Trust Fund Alliance Partner — Collaborates with the Children's Trust Fund Alliance to deliver a certified training curriculum on the Protective Factors Framework.
- FindHelp Partner — Partners with FindHelp to operate a search tool that connects families to local programs and services.
- Hagedorn Foundation Funder — Funded the full-time Director of Policy and Advocacy position at PCA-NY.
- Healthy Families New York Network — PREVENT CHILD ABUSE NEW YORK INC operates as part of Healthy Families New York’s Central Administration, supporting the statewide network of home visiting programs.
- Healthy Families New York Network — Provides training and staff development for agencies participating in the Healthy Families New York home visiting program.
- Healthy Families New York Partner — Collaborates with Healthy Families New York to deliver home visiting services to high-risk new and expectant parents.
- NYS OCFS Government — Primary funder and supporter of PCA-NY's Prevention Information Resource Center (PIRC) and Parent Helpline programs.
- NYSED Government — Government partner providing support for the New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP).
- NYSOCFS Government — Primary government funder and contracting agency supporting the Enough Abuse Campaign, PIRC, and NYSPEP initiatives.
- New York City Trust Foundation Funder — Funded the full-time Director of Policy and Advocacy position at PCA-NY.
- Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Government — Partnered with OCFS as a university and Central Administration partner for Healthy Families New York.
- Prevent Child Abuse America Network — State chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America
- Prevent Child Abuse America Network — State chapter of national organization
- Prevent Child Abuse New York Network — State chapter of a national network focused on child abuse prevention
- Protective Factors Framework/Standards of Quality network Network — Leads a network of local and state agencies and certified trainers to strengthen families using the Protective Factors Framework.
- Sheltering Arms Partner — Oversaw Healthy Families New York, Healthy Start, and Circle of Strength-Trauma & Toxic Stress programs at Sheltering Arms.
How they approach the work
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- Family and Community Capacity Buildingmethodology: capacity-buildingBy strengthening the skills and collaboration of both families and service providers, the organization improves child well-being because enhanced capacity leads to more effective, coordinated, and nurturing support systems that prevent abuse.
- Primary Prevention Through Root Cause and Protective Factorsmethodology: primary_preventionBy focusing on primary and upstream prevention, the organization addresses root causes of child abuse such as family stress and economic hardship while simultaneously building protective factors because this dual approach reduces the likelihood of maltreatment before it occurs and fosters long-term child well-being.
- Research-to-Practice and Policy Advocacy Integrationmethodology: research-to-practice_integrationBy linking research, training, and legislative advocacy, the organization ensures that evidence-based practices are adopted and scaled because this alignment transforms service delivery and drives systemic change in child abuse prevention policy and practice.
- Trauma-Informed and Strength-Based Approachmethodology: trauma-informed_careBy grounding services in trauma-informed care and strengths-based principles, the organization promotes safety, resilience, and collaboration because these approaches reduce re-traumatization, build protective factors, and empower families and professionals to engage more effectively in prevention efforts.