July 2022 - June 2023
Impact Report
EveryChild leads community efforts to eliminate child abuse and neglect by strengthening children and families through prevention, education and treatment.
You help children find hope and healing. As we celebrate this past year, I thank you – our donors and supporters – for the lives you have allowed us to improve by preventing child abuse and neglect or helping children and families heal after abuse or trauma.
My journey with EveryChild ended in mid-September. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve as the 5th Executive Director of EveryChild in our 46-year history.
I know I leave the organization stronger than when I started and in the very capable hands of Nicole Mann.
I am so grateful for the strong team of dedicated employees, volunteers, donors, and supporters that I had the privilege to work with every day, including you.
The compassion and perseverance you bring to EveryChild and our programs ensures that our community’s children and families will be stronger now and in the future.
Thank you for the impact you have made to EveryChild and the many young lives you have changed with your generosity. While I have left my formal role with the organization, I will continue to support it and its important mission and look forward to our paths crossing in the future.
Your partner in prevention,
Mark Mathews
“I highly recommend that ALL dads take this class. I’ve never felt this confident as a dad and it’s great to know there is support out there.”
Prevention
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Taught by dads, for dads. Led by volunteers, it is the only program of its kind specifically for fathers preparing to meet the challenges of fatherhood.
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A 12-week parenting development and support program open to all fathers, taught by nationally certified Quad Cities dads.
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Doulas help expectant families with education and support, emphasizing attachment and bonding to ensure the best start for the family.
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We are grateful for our military heroes and support our U.S. Army Service men and women and their families through the Family Connections program by decreasing isolation and increasing community connections and family bonding.
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You make it possible for new parents to receive accredited home visitation services to help build parent confidence and create safe, nurturing home environments.
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Partnerships with local preschools help provide children, teachers and parents with information they need to stay safe and prevent child sex abuse.
Education
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Delivering high-quality community education and training to professionals and parents, this program puts the adults in our community at the forefront of prevention and reinforces their responsibility in preventing childhood trauma.
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A community collaboration formed to prioritize partnerships, the Network supports and reflects community needs to address service barriers and ensure healthy starts for children ages 0-5 in our community.
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A CASA is an everyday citizen, specially trained to advocate in juvenile court for the best interests and safety of children ages 17 and younger involved in the court system as victims of abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers gather information, identify resources and work in partnership with all parties to ensure the child’s needs are met.
“I attended the Peaceful Parenting class and was skeptical about the strategies. I was completely stunned when I tried one of the new positive discipline strategies. It worked - and we were all calmer and happier.”
Treatment
“Thank you for talking to me. I know I just met you, but I think you’re the best! You’re so easy to talk to.”
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Our licensed therapists work with early childhood providers to promote positive social emotional development and behavioral health to help reduce the impact of mental health challenges among young children and their families.
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Using play, in combination with therapy and case management, helps children ages 0-5 begin to heal from trauma exposure and prevent future trauma from occurring.
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You help give children a safe place to tell their story and begin to heal after experiencing abuse or neglect. Our staff works alongside law enforcement, prosecutors, child welfare workers, healthcare professionals, and other service providers to provide support and specialized child advocacy center services while implementing a coordinated team approach aimed at keeping children and families safe and healthy.
100%
of your investment stays in our community helping children and families in your neighborhoods
