Prevent Child Abuse Delaware

Prevent Child Abuse Delaware's mission is to provide resources and training to children and families to help ensure that every child in Delaware has a safe and nurturing childhood, free from abuse and neglect.

About Prevent Child Abuse Delaware

Mission: Prevent Child Abuse Delaware's mission is to provide resources and training to children and families to help ensure that every child in Delaware has a safe and nurturing childhood, free from abuse and neglect.

Prevent Child Abuse Delaware (PCAD) is a nonprofit organization that has been providing leadership for child abuse prevention activities since 1978. In addition to providing education and raising awareness about prevention, the following are just some of the programs offered by PCAD throughout Delaware:

  • B.E. S.M.A.R.T. - The ONLY in-person personal safety education program for school children in Delaware
  • Child sexual abuse prevention through the Stewards of Children Program
  • Education efforts focusing on partnering with parents and strengthening families
  • Training workshops for home visitors, foster parents, and childcare providers
  • Advocacy and public awareness activities to promote community involvement and support

County Served: Kent; New Castle; Sussex

Office Location(s): Wilmington

Sector: Civic Engagement & Social Action; Crime & Legal Related; Education; Kids; Mental Health & Crisis Prevention; Safety