Prevent Child Abuse Georgia (PCA Georgia) is a statewide organization whose mission is to prevent the abuse and neglect of Georgia’s children. Family Literacy Connection is the PCA Georgia local council for Dougherty County. Through the Prevent Child Abuse Dougherty program, FLC will work to expand current programs to bolster child abuse and neglect prevention efforts and awareness in the community. We will also direct local resources that support families into PCA Georgia’s statewide resource helpline, 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373). Parents or caregivers can talk to trained professionals who can help connect them with local supportive programs in Dougherty and beyond. Their resources will also be available to search by location through an interactive resource map at www.PCAGeorgiaHelpline.org.

What does PCA Dougherty aim to do?

• PCA Dougherty aims to raise awareness in our community and incorporating primary prevention practices within our organization to help families thrive

• PCA Dougherty adheres to PCA America and PCA Georgia's mission to prevent child abuse and neglect in all its forms, which includes encouraging the development and implementation of prevention programs using evidence-based models.

• PCA Dougherty provides a leadership role for child abuse prevention activities in our county, judicial circuit, region, etc. 

• PCA Dougherty engages individuals, organizations, government entities and other partners to help prevent child maltreatment.

• PCA Dougherty serves as an accessible and recognizable information resource in our community for comprehensive information and referrals on child abuse prevention, including promotion of the 1-800-CHILDREN Helpline. 

• PCA Dougherty participates in April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month public awareness activities. 

• PCA Dougherty participates in PCA Georgia and partner activities and trainings on child maltreatment prevention.