Together WE CAN

About Us

Together WE CAN (Work to End Child Abuse and Neglect) is a community-driven movement with the bold goal of ending child maltreatment within a generation. Founded on the belief that parental wellbeing is inextricably linked to child wellbeing, Together WE CAN works to mitigate the impact of past trauma while preventing future trauma, meeting families where they are to support emotional and economic stability.

Goal

End child abuse and neglect within a generation.

Vision

Scott County is an equitable place where all children and families are safe and thriving, remaining intact, with the ability to access and use resources to support family stability and community connections now and in future generations.

  1. Community Connections Guide
  2. Get Involved
  3. TWC Facebook

Click here for the Community Connections Guide , your one-stop-shop for information and resources for Scott County Families.

About the Movement to End Child Abuse and Neglect_Together WE CAN
  1. History
  2. Accomplishments
  3. Protective Factors
  4. Our Partners
  5. Family Resource Centers

The Problem      

Child Abuse and neglect is a profound problem, impacting the health and safety of children and families, and the overall wellbeing of our communities within Scott County.

Community Conversations          

In late 2017, Scott County Child Protection Services (CPS) and Scott County Public Health came together to begin tackling the increasing numbers of children and families entering the child protection system. The County engaged the community in helping to answer the question, “How do we prevent child abuse and neglect?” Through this effort, two community conversations were hosted, drawing 72 individuals to begin assessing the strengths and gaps within our community. 

The Strategic Plan

These conversations and additional community outreach resulted in the draft of a strategic plan in 2018, with four central themes: 1) affordability/economic stability, 2) awareness of and access to services, 3) cultural competence, and 4) service coordination and integration. Supported by the Scott County Board of Commissioners, implementation of the Strategic Plan began in 2019 and continues today. This implementation marked the first time in Scott County history that CPS focused on prevention and community engagement; shifting from reactive to proactive work.