I.	To educate individuals throughout Porter County as to the nature arid causes of child abuse, and to provide information concerning effective prevention strategies.
II.	To advocate for public policies and programs which will enhance the quality of life for children and families in Porter County.
III.	To encourage and assist the coordination of child abuse prevention efforts in Porter County.
IV.	To encourage every citizen of Porter County to be aware and become involved in the efforts to prevent child abuse.

2010 Prevent Child Abuse Porter County Fundraising Gala Prevent Child Abuse Porter County (PCAPC) has been serving our community for the last 15 years. Each year PCAPC hosts a multitude of fundraisers with the capstone event being the annual gala. This year PCAPC will sponsor a Mardi Gras themed semi-formal gala on February 20, 2010. This event provides the majority of the organization’s funding for the year.   You are invited to participate in this 11th Annual Gala at Old Town Banquet in Valparaiso. Tickets are $50 per person. Steve Zana of Indiana 105.5 will provide entertainment. The silent auction will feature a Mobil Team leather Jacket donated by Quality Oil and many other items generously donated by local businesses.   Here is just a small sample of what Prevent Child Abuse Porter County accomplished in 2009: Attended many local health and activity fairs to disperse information on abuse prevention Assembled new parent gift bags full of information and tools to assist new parents in stress management and abuse and neglect prevention Staffed, funded and increased awareness for the Child Advocacy Center located on Rt. 49 near the Porter County Expo Center Funded law enforcement training opportunities Sponsored a member drive for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) If you wish to purchase tickets, please mail your check with Gala Tickets in the memo to PO Box 1846, Valparaiso, IN 46384. The gala committee is also still accepting silent auction donations. Please visit pcapc.org for more information about Prevent Child Abuse Porter County.