Resources 

Iowa Law Pertaining to Child Protection Centers

• Iowa Administrative Code
• Iowa Administrative Rules, Chapter 94

Iowa Child Protection Centers 

• Mercy Child Advocacy Center, located in Sioux City, serving Region 1
• Allen Child Protection Center, located in Waterloo, serving Region 2
• Child Protection Response Center, located in Davenport, serving Region 3 
• St Luke's Child Protection Center, located in Cedar Rapids, serving Region 4
• Blank Children's STAR Center, located in Des Moines, serving Region 5

Prevent Child Abuse

• PCA America - Since 1972, Prevent Child Abuse America has led the way in building awareness, providing education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children. Working with our chapters, we provide leadership to promote and implement prevention efforts at both the national and local levels. With the help of our state chapters and concerned individuals like you we're valuing children, strengthening families and engaging communities nationwide.
• PCA Iowa - Founded in 1975, Prevent Child Abuse Iowa's fundamental --- and critically important - mission is to end child abuse in the entire state of Iowa. Its single-minded focus on prevention is unique in the child abuse field, where most efforts involve counseling and treating children and families after abuse has already occurred.

Other Resources

• Iowa Chapter of Children's Advocacy Centers
• National Children's Alliance
• Midwest Regional Child Advocacy Center
• Parents for Prevention a project of the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
• Essentials for Childhood: Creating Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships and Environments for All Children
• Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Changing Minds: The Campaign to End Childhood Trauma - Futures Without Violence
• Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect - Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
• Everyday Magic: 16 Ways Adults Can Support Children Exposed to Violence and Trauma - Futures Without Violence