Mission

Empowering families to thrive by providing community-driven resources that foster safe and nurturing environments for children.

Vision

PCAND’s vision is to support safe and nurturing environments, free from abuse and neglect, for all children.

History

PCAND is dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect, particularly in North Dakota. Our organization was founded in 1978, and in earlier days we were known as Parents Anonymous and the North Dakota Committee to Prevent Child Abuse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization and a chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America.

Objectives

• Inform the public that the prevention of abuse and neglect decreases lifelong adverse medical and emotional consequences for children.

• Advocate for a continuum of services, access to those services, and statewide capacity to meet the developmental needs of children and families.

• Deliver evidence-based strategies that enable communities to provide for children and families.

Programs

Our primary prevention programs seek to curb abuse and neglect before it happens. We educate caregivers and professionals, and guide community members on how to support children and families. Learn more here.