PACT - Parents and Children Together

05/20/2026

Sending your child to summer camp and are unsure about what to ask or even what policies should be in place? Don't worry, we've got you.

It can feel uncomfortable asking questions about child abuse prevention, but reputable camps welcome the conversation. Their policies should be clear and transparent.

Here is a checklist of what questions to ask and policies to look for BEFORE drop-off day arrives!

04/29/2026

Thank YOU for an unforgettable CAP month!

Whether you wore blue, planted pinwheels, volunteered, donated, or spread awareness, your actions strengthened our community.

Help us keep the momentum going. Continue the fight against child abuse and neglect by staying informed, booking prevention education, donating, or advocating for better policies. YOUR voice and support matter to the children in YOUR life.

04/28/2026

Awareness is the first step
Prevention Education is the second

Awareness is the most important step in preventing child abuse, according to experts.

04/27/2026

Child abuse is an epidemic, but one we have the power to end. Consider the following tomorrow during the Day of Giving:

FIRST, seek out prevention education. Awareness alone does not protect kids. You do not have to be a parent to receive training on how to be a safe resource to a child.

SECOND, give to an organization that provides primary prevention for child abuse (hint: that's us). Invest in your community, for the children YOU know, so we can be proactive to stop child abuse before it begins.

Donating to programs, like PACT, helps to transition Morgan County from being reactive to PROACTIVE. Your gift can change the narrative of a child's life.

04/20/2026

This week is National Home Visiting Week. So our final feature of "Spotlight on Prevention" is reserved for our 5th program.

No child is born with an instruction manual, yet the stakes are high since children under the age of 5 are the most vulnerable to abuse. In fact, in Alabama, nearly 40% of child abuse happens before the child is 5.

That's where PAT steps in to help change the narrative. Their home visitation program partners with parents to provide the tools needed to promote optimal development and build positive interactions.

04/17/2026

Today's "Spotlight on Prevention" is shining a light on our Workforce Development program.

This program helps families achieve financial independence and economic stability. By doing this, household stress is reduced, which helps create safer environments for children.

04/16/2026

We love seeing the community participating in Wear Blue Day! Thank you for bringing awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month!

04/16/2026

"Spotlight on Prevention" is now featuring FACT.

Protecting children can be as simple as strengthening families by providing resources they may need. Our FACT program connects families with community resources that can help them overcome an obstacle in their lives.

04/15/2026

Knowledge is power! Today on “Spotlight on Prevention” is CAPS.

Our CAPS Program provides prevention education and empowers students with information and strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond to red flag situations to help protect themselves.

These programs help school systems meet requirements for Erin’s Law.

04/14/2026

First up on "Spotlight on Prevention" is Community Education.

"Parental resilience is the ability to be strong yet flexible...to manage and bounce back from any type of challenge." With our Community Education classes, we provide tools, support, and encouragement that help reduce stress, build confidence, and strengthen families.

All these protective factors aid in the fight against child abuse. Contact the PACT office to learn about upcoming classes.