2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 31 - April 30
WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Since 1983, April has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each April, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being, and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
The CPCA has events and ways that you can participate throughout the month of April in order to raise awareness and help our mission to end child abuse in the Hudson Valley.
CALENDAR
April 7
Listen to Q92
Tune in to Q92 as we share ways that you can get involved to prevent child abuse in our community.
APRIL 13–19
Restaurant Week for Child Abuse Prevention
Help protect children when you dine in or take out. Grab a meal from our partnering restaurants and a portion of your sales will be donated back to The CPCA. Tag us on Facebook or Instagram and use the hashtag #CPCARestaurantWeek to let us know where you’ve been!
April 18 & 30
Learn the Warning Signs of Abuse
Learn how to keep children safe from abuse and neglect by learning the signs of when a child needs your help. This free virtual training is 45 minutes long and is offered Monday, April 18 at 10:30AM and Tuesday, April 30 at 11:30AM.
ALL MONTH
CPCA Toolkit
Everything you need in one place! CPCA has created a new, free, ready-to-use toolkit to help you raise awareness in your school, organization, or community. Inside, you’ll find practical resources, handouts, and child-friendly activities that teach personal safety—plus tools to help parents strengthen connection with their children.
The CPCA Apparel Shop
CPCA is excited to launch our new logo apparel and gift shop! Grab a t-shirt, hoodie, or even a candle – every purchase helps support kids!
The CPCA Annual Champions Against Child Abuse Celebration
Purchase your ticket in April to ensure you have a seat at our biggest celebration recognizing members of our community who champion our mission by keeping children safe. The night will include a cocktail reception, silent auction, sit-down dinner, and highlights of our work at the CPCA.
Display A Pinwheel
Pinwheels have been used a symbol for child abuse prevention. A pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, and childhood. It has come to serve as a physical reminder of the great childhoods we want for all children. And as a symbol, the cyclical nature of the pinwheel calls to mind the positive cycles of love and support we want to help families create.
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