Nashville Predators Foundation

Website: PCAT.org

Preds Drive: Saturday, March 31 - Diapers

Why diapers? Without diapers, babies cannot go to childcare or participate in early childhood education. Without childcare, parents cannot go to work or school. And uncomfortable babies cry - a lot. When babies cry, parents' stress levels go up, creating an environment with more tension and less nurturing. On average, babies need 8 diapers per day. That's an average of 240 diapers per month per child. Families that live at or below the poverty level too often find themselves forced to decide between diapers and food. Providing diapers and wipes to families in need is one simple way to prevent abuse and neglect in the home.

Mission Statement: To prevent the abuse and neglect of children in Tennessee.

Counties/States served: Our in-home parent support programs are available in 30 counties including Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson, Sumner, Cheatham, Robertson, Dickson, and Montgomery, as well as several counties in East and Southeast Tennessee. Our Parent Leadership Initiative, 24-Hour Domestic Violence Helpline, 24/7 Parent Helpline, and Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Program are available in all 95 counties in Tennessee.

About Prevent Child Abuse TN: Every child deserves a great childhood. Our goal at Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee is to equip parents with the tools and skills necessary to make a happy, healthy, carefree childhood possible for every child in Tennessee.

Through in-home support and education, we help parents build nurturing relationships with their children, help families connect with community resources , and ensure that children are meeting developmental milestones, setting them on a path for a bright and prosperous future. We equip parents in communities across the state to be advocates for children and families in their communities through our Parent Leadership Initiative, and we help survivors of domestic violence during times of crisis as well as parents during times of heightened stress through our 24/7 helpline.

All the work we do is to support parents and build strong communities where children can grow up feeling loved and supported. Parenting is a challenging journey, and we are here to help navigate the twists and turns, helping parents raise resilient children who will be successful, contributing members of the community one day.

Did you know?

• Our programs are 100% voluntary. The parents we work with choose to enroll, because they want to give their children a great start.
• We can start working with parents as early as prenatally, and have programs that can serve families until children are 12 years old.
• We meet parents right where they are, visiting them in their home or wherever they choose, eliminating barriers and making sure access to our services is as easy as possible.
• We help prepare young children to start school, making sure they are physically, socially, and emotionally ready.
• 530 families across Tennessee were supported through weekly home visits this year
• 7,507 callers were assisted in their moment of need through our 24-hour statewide helpline
• 1,339 adults were trained this year to protect children from sexual abuse

How will funds from your drive night be used? We want to make sure children are as safe and protected as possible. This includes car safety, sleep safety, and safety in the home. Funds raised would help us provide car seats, Pack and Plays for safe sleep, and other safety items to families who cannot afford their own.