The Partnership to Prevent Child Abuse (PPCA) consists of Family & Children First (FCF), Exploited Children’s Help Organization (ECHO) and the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work. Funded by a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, the partnership is seeking to reduce child abuse and neglect in the Metro Louisville/Jefferson County area by implementing a prevention strategy that consists of community education (primary prevention) and intervention (secondary/tertiary prevention).

Specifically, PPCA will educate 1,500 families in the community on recognizing signs of abuse and neglect, reporting responsibilities, referral sources and treatment options. The delivery of this education program will utilize a community education approach in a group format in settings currently familiar to families – faith-based and community organizations. Families who participate in the community education programs and want/need counseling services, will be referred to FCF for evidenced-based treatment interventions.

Questions regarding the RFA process can be directed to Ramie Martin-Galijatovic, University of Louisville, at rpmart01@louisville.edu or at 852-3230.