Our mission
We believe that child abuse can be prevented through effectively educating adults and children, developing the next generation of child welfare professionals and strengthening child protection laws around the country.
“We are seeing the beginning of what can be accomplished if we continue shining [a] bright light on child abuse. As adults, we have a legal and moral obligation to stand up and speak out for children who are being abused. These children cannot speak for themselves.”
— Beau Biden
Protecting Children.
Empowering Communities.
Founded to honor Beau Biden’s legacy, the Beau Biden Foundation is committed to preventing child abuse through education and awareness. Our unwavering mission is to protect children by equipping communities with the knowledge and tools they need to create safer environments.
We empower adults with critical insights into predators’ tactics, the warning signs of child abuse, and the proper steps for reporting concerns. We educate adults and children to recognize and respond to bullying and cyberbullying. And in today’s digital world, we provide families with the skills to keep children safe online.
We believe every child deserves to be safe
We believe child abuse and neglect are preventable—and that education is the key to protecting children. By empowering adults and children with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse, we can create safer communities.
We believe no child should be bullied—online or in person. Every child deserves to feel safe at school, at home, and in their community. Teaching children and adults how to recognize, respond to, and prevent bullying is critical to stopping it before it escalates.
We believe educating parents, caregivers, educators, youth-serving professionals, first responders, and all adults who interact with children must become standard practice in every community. A well-informed adult is often the first line of defense in protecting a child from harm.
We believe the time is now to invest in and train the next generation of child welfare professionals. The future of child protection depends on well-trained, dedicated individuals who are prepared to advocate for and protect children.
We believe strengthening national child protection laws is an urgent and attainable goal. Every child deserves the protection of strong policies and laws that prioritize their safety and well-being.
Together, we can create a world where every child is safe, supported, and protected. Join us in this mission.
Meet our team
Patricia Dailey Lewis, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer
Mark P. Del Vecchio
Chief Operating Officer
Katie Donaher
Office Manager
Reggie Laster
Training Specialist
Leon Minka
Director of Finance
Kristin Pidgeon
Director of Programming
Board of Directors
Hallie Biden
Board Chair
Fred Sears
Vice-Chair
Michelle D. Shepherd
Treasurer
Major General
(Ret.) Francis D. Vavala
Secretary
Tony Allen, PhD
President, Delaware State University
Joshua Alcorn
Fundraising Advisor, JMA Strategies
Howard Z. Borin, MD
Pediatrician, Delaware
Robert E. Buccini
Founder, Buccini Pollin Group, Inc.
Emily Chen Carrera
Chief of Research and Private Wealth Real
Estate Specialist
Olshan Realty
The Honorable Louis Freeh
Former judge and FBI Director
Xanthi Karloutsos
Retired Vicar General of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Anthony Pisapia
Head of School, Marshal School, Duluth MN
Viola Vaughan-Eden,
PhD, MSW, MJ
Professor and PhD Program Director, Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work Norfolk State University
