April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Check out the 2018 National Child Abuse Prevention Month Website

Each April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families.

Visit the 2018 National Child Abuse Prevention Month website to do the following:

• Download the 2018 Prevention Resource Guide and help strengthen families using protective factors

• Explore and share dozens of tip sheets for parents—available in English and Spanish

• Bookmark three activity calendars for prevention programs, parents, and community partners. Each calendar is full of activities and events for you to engage with families all year long.

• Test your knowledge with six Protective Factors in Practice interactive scenarios that demonstrate how multiple protective factors support and strengthen families experiencing stress

• Access the new Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) section to learn how traumatic childhood events can lead to negative outcomes in adulthood and what communities are doing to help

• Spread the word with our sample email signatures, widgets, and social media posts to promote National Child Abuse Prevention Month

• Join the conversation and share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter. Use #NCAPM2018 and #PreventionMonth

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For more information on Prevention Month, contact Child Welfare Information Gateway at

1.800.394.3366 or info@childwelfare.gov.