Promoting the well-being of families prevents child maltreatment
The National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds and its members work to strengthen ALL families and to surround them with supportive communities, services and systems.
We believe preventing child maltreatment is more than a family matter
How We Promote Well-Being and Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Building Healthy Communities
The Alliance actively seeks to strengthen PREVENTION in systems and organizations that impact families so that children grow up nurtured, healthy and free from harm.
Children's Trust Fund
The National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds is the national membership organization for state Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds.
Partnering with Parents
The Alliance seeks to model parent partnerships and to support other mission–related organizations in developing and strengthening parent partnerships.
Preventing Child Neglect
The Alliance’s research provides a solid foundation that will open the urgent conversation about how to prevent child neglect, with the support of tools, training and other diverse resources.
Protective Factors
The Alliance and Children’s Trust Funds across the country have led the way in developing effective implementation strategies, training and resources to support a Protective Factors approach in working with families.
Public Policy & Messaging
The Alliance and Children’s Trust Funds across the country are engaging the general public and influencing national systems and organizations that impact children and families in order to promote PREVENTION.
Mission of the Alliance
- Ensure all states have a strong and effective children’s trust or prevention fund capable of leading and investing in strategies, policies and best practices that prevent child abuse and neglect before it occurs.
- Initiate and engage in national efforts that help State Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds in strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect.
- Promote and support a system of services, laws, practices and attitudes that supports families by enabling them to provide their children with safe, healthy and nurturing childhoods.