July 2024 - June 2025
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EveryChild leads community efforts to eliminate child abuse and neglect by strengthening children and families through prevention, education and treatment.
As I reflect on the past year, I want to pause and thank each of you. Your commitment to protecting children and strengthening families means more than words can express.
Preventing child abuse is not the responsibility of one person or one organization, it’s a community issue. It takes all of us, working together, to create safe and supportive environments where children can thrive. Your support reminds me every day that we are not alone in this work. You are part of the solution, and your impact is real.
Because of you, we have made meaningful progress. Because of you, children and families in our community are receiving the services and support they need. None of this would be possible without your belief in our mission and your investment in our future.
Thank you for standing with us. Together, we are creating a community where every child is safe and supported.
With gratitude,
Nicole Mann, President
“I’m so thankful to live in a community that goes above and beyond for new mothers and babies. I truly believed having a doula made my pregnancy and labor much better with realistic expectations.”
Prevention
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Taught by dads, for dads. Led by volunteers, 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. We 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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New parents 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.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to see our recommendations taken seriously in court. Knowing that the judge included play therapy in the family service plan shows how our advocacy can directly support a child’s social development and “well-being.”
Treatment
“When we first connected with Safe From the Start, we were overwhelmed and unsure if therapy could really help. The team was patient and supportive, helping us find resources and stability for our children. Now, with their guidance, we feel more confident, our kids are thriving, and we finally see a future where we can succeed together.”
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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
For every $1 you invest in child abuse and neglect prevention, you save more than $50 on treatment efforts.
