Kids Are Waiting and Prevent Child Abuse America Press Conference on January 29 2008
Press Conference to Reveal Child Abuse and Neglect Cost Over $100 Billion per year;
Most Federal Child Welfare Funds Unavailable for Prevention Services & Supports
WHAT:
A press conference, "Time for Reform: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect," will announce a new economic impact analysis that estimates the costs of child abuse and neglect to society were nearly $104 billion last year and a companion report that addresses the unavailability of federal child welfare funding for programs and services shown to be effective at reducing child abuse and neglect.
Total Estimated Cost of Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States, by Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) and Time for Reform: Investing in Prevention, Keeping Children Safe At Home, by Kids Are Waiting (KAW), a project of The Pew Charitable Trusts, show that, while the economic costs associated with child abuse and neglect rose to a staggering $103.8 billion in 2007, merely ten percent of federal money dedicated for child welfare, approximately $741.9 million, can currently be used to strengthen families and prevent child abuse from occurring.
WHO:
- Jim Hmurovich, President/CEO, Prevent Child Abuse America
- Marci McCoy-Roth, Program Officer, The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Dr. David Sanders, Executive Vice President, Casey Family Programs
- Marc Cherna, Director, Allegheny County (PA) Department of Human Services
- Jennifer Gibson, Foster care alumna, Oregon
- Cheryl D'Aprix, Senior Family Support Worker and former parent participant, Healthy Families New York
WHEN:
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE:
The National Press Club
Murrow, White and Lisagor Rooms
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
TO RSVP:
Email mediaiq@comcast.net or call Shilpa Desphande at 202-552-2057
