Bethany Legacy Foundation Grant

Geographic Scope: Jefferson County, Indiana

Focus Areas:

• Child abuse prevention
• Child advocacy
• Health and wellness in the community
• Family support services

Recipient Organization:
Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) of Jefferson County (in partnership with Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA)

Foundation Mission:
Bethany Legacy Foundation is a private health foundation addressing health and wellness issues in Jefferson County with a vision to make it "the healthiest place in the world."

PCA Jefferson County Mission:
To be the voice in Jefferson County for preventing child abuse in all its forms, achieved through:

• Increasing awareness of the problem
• Informing communities about solutions
• Serving as a resource for families and organizations
• Advocating for improved programs and policies
• Fostering a network committed to prevention

Grant Impact:
The $25,000 grant enabled PCA Jefferson County to launch operations and expand community reach through events and community activities focused on child abuse prevention.

Leadership:

• Linda Zapp: Board President of both CASA and PCA in Jefferson County
• Whitney Roberts: CASA Executive Director and PCA Board Member

Contact Information:

• CASA of Jefferson County / PCA Jefferson County
• Executive Director: Whitney Roberts
• Email: whitney@childadvocatesjc.net
• Phone: 812-274-0877
• Website: childadvocatesjc.net/PCA