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Media Contact :
Chris Jamieson, Communications Director
Phone: 206.389.2412
Media After Hours: 206.953.5786
E-mail: chris@wcpcan.wa.gov
Media Room
Press Releases
Strengthening Families Through Early Care and Education Washington Announces Grant to Expand National Early Childhood Project
[Abstract] Early childhood professionals have known for decades that they play a unique role in protecting and nurturing young children as well as promoting their social and emotional development. Now there is evidence to suggest that early childhood programs that reach out to parents may also be the best child abuse and neglect prevention strategy.
2006-2007 Funding for Programs Just Announced
[Abstract]
WCPCAN is pleased to announce funding awards totaling more than $610,000 to 17 child abuse prevention programs across the state. Programs selected for funding have identified and developed comprehensive and innovative child abuse and neglect prevention strategies that work to strengthen family bonds, provide an understanding of early childhood development and assist parents with developing positive discipline skills. The awards, which are made possible by combined federal and state-funded grants, are matched by funds from local sources
across the state. The full list of programs is available here.
New Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) Prevention Video
Meets Growing Demand of U.S. Spanish-Speaking Population
[Abstract]
Frustration, fatigue, stress, anxiety. No matter how you say it in any language, these normal human emotions are practically synonymous with parenting.
According to the latest Census Bureau report, Latinos accounted for nearly half of the 2.9 million U.S. population growth from 2003 to 2004 and now constitute one-seventh of all people in the United States.
To meet the needs of a growing population of new and expectant Spanish-speaking parents in the U.S., a new Spanish-language video has been produced in partnership with the Children's Protection Program at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, the Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (WCPCAN) and the Conscious Fathering Program of Washington. The video is aimed at reducing the incidence of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS).
WCPCAN Announces Grant Awards for 2005-2006
[Abstract]
The Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (WCPCAN) announces funding
awards totaling more than $570,000 to 17 child abuse prevention programs across the state.
"These 17 programs selected for funding will offer communities throughout Washington services
that research shows work to strengthen family bonds, and assist parents and caregivers in
developing positive discipline skills," says Joan Sharp, Executive Director of WCPCAN.
The grant awards combine federal and state funds, and are matched by funds provided by local
communities. [more]
Child Abuse Prevention Month Video Urges New Parents to “Have a Plan” for Coping With Parenting Stress
[Abstract]
As part of its Child Abuse Prevention Month activities during April, the Children’s Protection Program at
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, along with its partners, the Washington Council for Prevention
of Child Abuse and Neglect (WCPCAN), the Conscious Fathering Program, and the Washington Department of Social
and Health Services (DSHS), has created a public service video to help new parents cope with the stress of a
crying infant.
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2005 Annual Report
The Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect/Children's Trust Fund
of Washington is pleased to announce the availability of the new
2005 "got prevention?" Report.
Complete coverage of all of our programs is available through our
WCPCAN Funded Programs Outcomes Report page.
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Media Contact
For media inquiries, please contact:
Chris Jamieson, Communications Director
Phone 206-389-2412
E-mail chris@wcpcan.wa.gov
605 1st Ave. S, Suite 412, Seattle, WA 98104
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