Empowering children and families since 1973 to prevent child abuse in the Mid-Hudson Valley. The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is the foremost organization in the Hudson Valley for children and family support, addressing the epidemic of child abuse through prevention services and education. For 50 years, the CPCA has provided essential resources including court-mandated family intervention and counseling, educational training and support for parents of all ages, in-depth abuse prevention including in-school programs and advocacy, as well as programming focused on the overall care and support for children. In partnership with State and local agencies, the CPCA's vision is to end child abuse, and to provide parents and families with the tools and knowledge to provide safe, caring and nurturing environments for their children.