The mission of Prevent Child Abuse Oregon is to prevent the abuse and neglect of Oregon’s children through:
Our vision is to enable all of Oregon’s children to have the best childhood possible.
PCA Oregon is made up of leaders in the community who volunteer their time and talents towards furthering the mission and vision. There are two active working committees- Education & Awareness, and Policy & Research, which are overseen by an Executive Committee.
Education & Awareness Committee
Provide expertise, hands-on support, and statewide reach for PCA’s strategic communications and annual Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign in April.
Policy & Research Committee
Provide expertise in the areas of research, policies, programs, and advocacy.
Executive Committee
The main charge of the Executive Committee is to oversee the PCA Committees and guide overall PCA Oregon strategies and resource development.
Current Executive Committee Members:
Mary Beattie
Protect Our Children Project Coordinator
Ford Family Foundation
Co-Chair, Education & Awareness; Executive Committee
Tracey Blood
Executive Director
Grant-Harney CASA
Co-Chair, Policy & Research; Executive Committee
Martha Brooks
State Director
Fight Crime, Invest in Kids
Executive Committee
Harold Goldstein
OPAD Consulting
Co-Chair, Education & Awareness; Executive Committee
Mickey Lansing
Project Director
Keeping Families Together, Doing What Works
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Executive Committee
Frances Sallah
United Way
Early Learning Program Director
Executive Committee
Ruth Taylor
Consultant
Parents Anonymous of Oregon
Morrison Child and Family Services
Education & Awareness; Executive Committee
- Supporting successful evidence based programs throughout the state
- Advocating on behalf of all children to assure adequate funding, legislation, and program implementation
- Education and outreach program to the professionals and public to raise awareness of issues, resources, and solutions
Our vision is to enable all of Oregon’s children to have the best childhood possible.
PCA Oregon is made up of leaders in the community who volunteer their time and talents towards furthering the mission and vision. There are two active working committees- Education & Awareness, and Policy & Research, which are overseen by an Executive Committee.
Education & Awareness Committee
Provide expertise, hands-on support, and statewide reach for PCA’s strategic communications and annual Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign in April.
- Lead and participate in Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign
- Advise and develop strategic communications regarding child abuse prevention
Policy & Research Committee
Provide expertise in the areas of research, policies, programs, and advocacy.
- Vet potential research projects
- Advise and/or develop legislative agenda
Executive Committee
The main charge of the Executive Committee is to oversee the PCA Committees and guide overall PCA Oregon strategies and resource development.
Current Executive Committee Members:
Mary Beattie
Protect Our Children Project Coordinator
Ford Family Foundation
Co-Chair, Education & Awareness; Executive Committee
Tracey Blood
Executive Director
Grant-Harney CASA
Co-Chair, Policy & Research; Executive Committee
Martha Brooks
State Director
Fight Crime, Invest in Kids
Executive Committee
Harold Goldstein
OPAD Consulting
Co-Chair, Education & Awareness; Executive Committee
Mickey Lansing
Project Director
Keeping Families Together, Doing What Works
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Executive Committee
Frances Sallah
United Way
Early Learning Program Director
Executive Committee
Ruth Taylor
Consultant
Parents Anonymous of Oregon
Morrison Child and Family Services
Education & Awareness; Executive Committee