Stop Child Abuse and Neglect
- This article is about the agency SCAN Inc., based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Not to be confused with "Stop Child Abuse Now", or with "Serving Children and Adults in Need".
Stop Child Abuse and Neglect, better known as SCAN, is a not-for-profit organization which serves the northeastern region of Indiana. SCAN Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity[1] focused on the prevention of child abuse and elimination of cruelty to children. The stated purpose of the organization is: "SCAN protects children, prepares parents, strengthens families and educates our community to Stop Child Abuse and Neglect."
According to SCAN's 2019 report, the organization served 12,000 children and families, in 35 counties in Indiana.[2] Though, it has been reported that more than 15,000 parents and children of more than 5,600 families have benefited per year.[3]
History and involvement[edit]
It was incorporated in 1976 in Indiana, and it is based in Fort Wayne; it serves over 30 counties in the Hoosier State, including Allen County and Huntington County. [a]. The digital magazine BusinessPeople reported that in 2018 the agency served well over seventeen-thousand individuals.[4], and as of January 2020, and according to GuideStar[5], the charitable organization demonstrates transparency.
Several court cases have involved SCAN INC, and in 2004, SCAN's work from its "Parent and Partners" program was part of a case in front of Indiana's Supreme Court.[6]
The organization is supported by the government of Indiana and recognizes it as a provider of counseling, diagnostic and evaluation services. Also, through the Indiana Department of Child Services, SCAN is acknowledged as a provider of Father Engagement Services.[7]
In 2005, Indiana University recognized SCAN's work on abuse prevention and family restoration and awarded its Social Enterprise Award of Distinction. [8]
In addition, the organization receives individual donations and the support of the community. In 2012 and 2013, Saint Joseph Community Health Foundation extended its support for medical transportation, and from 2015 through 2017 the foundation supported the work of therapists providing clinical services.[9] In 2016 the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. reported support for SCAN's operations.[10]
Duck race[edit]
Also, as a way to support the efforts and promote their mission, every year a duck race is organized[11], during which numerous sponsored rubber ducks are thrown in one of the rivers during the Johnny Appleseed Festival.[12] In 2016, there were thousands of plastic ducks in the race.[13] The event has taken place for over thirty years. The 31st time it took place, it broke its own record.[14] The 32nd race was planned to take place on June 13, 2020, at Fort Wayne's new Promenade Park[15]; however, the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic made it necessary to postpone the in-person event and was rescheduled for August 30, 2020, with the winner to be announced virtually[16][17]
During COVID-19 pandemic[edit]
The Fort Wayne News Organization WANE-15 reported that according to Indiana Department of Child Services, in 2020, there were about 100 fewer calls to the reporting hotline in comparison to 2018 and 2019; during those years there were approximately 700 calls each day during the workweek[18]
References[edit]
- ↑ Charity Navigator: SCAN Inc. (2020) [1] Retrieved 2020 January 1.
- ↑ SCAN 2019 Year in Review[2] Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ↑ GreatNonprofits: SCAN, Inc.(Stop Child Abuse & Neglect) (n.d.) [3] Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ↑ BusinessPeople; Michiana Business Publications: "A Protective Partnership" 2019 April 5. [4] Retrieved 2020 January 4.
- ↑ GuideStar.org SCAN "Silver Level - transparency" (2020), Retrieved 2020 January 1.
- ↑ In the Indiana Supreme Court: No. 02S03-0308-JV-367; 2004 May 20[5] Retrieved 2020 January 5.
- ↑ Indiana Department of Child Services: "Father Engagement Services". 2019. [6] Retrieved 2019 December 12.
- ↑ Indiana University - IU News Room: "Indiana Entrepreneurial Awards of Distinction awarded to 19 state firms" 2005 October 21. [7] Retrieved 2019 December 27.
- ↑ St. Joseph Community Health Foundation: "Past Health & Wellness Grants for Vulnerable Populations" 2019. [8] Retrieved 2019 December 28.
- ↑ Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. - Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations, Governments, and Individuals in the United States. [9]
- ↑ Vance, Dan; The News-Sentinel: "This day in history: June 20 in photos" 2018 June 20. [10] Retrieved 2019 December 22.
- ↑ WANE-TV "Ducks for sale for annual SCAN Duck Race" June 1, 2019 [11] Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ↑ Gray, Frank; The Journal Gazette: "SCAN duck race breaks records again" 2016 June 18 [12] Retrieved 2019 December 21.
- ↑ Bohlmann, Janie; Central Illinois Proud: "31st Annual Duck Race breaks records for the Center for Prevention Abuse" August 24, 2019 [13] Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ↑ United Way of Allen County "Duck Race Volunteers - Event Day Opportunities" [14] Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ↑ "Weigand Construction 32nd Duck Race to Benefit SCAN" [15] Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ↑ Tufts, Sierra; WANE 15 News "32nd annual SCAN Duck Race goes virtual" [16] Retrieved August 2, 2020.[b]
- ↑ Kay, Kaitor; WANE 15: "Calls to Indiana’s child abuse hotline down during pandemic" April 14, 2021. [17] Retrieved April 15, 2021.
Notes[edit]
- [a] 34 counties in Indiana, as of January 2020.
- [b] Contains video.
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