April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of communities working together to
help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment. During the month of April and throughout the year,
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.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, also known as Child Abuse Prevention Month in America, is an
annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. April
has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983. U.S. President
Barack Obama continued that tradition,[2] and in 2016 issued a Presidential proclamation stating:
“During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we recommit to giving every child a chance to succeed
and to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that is free from
abuse and neglect.

This year the Children’s Bureau’s theme for National Child Abuse Prevention Month is Thriving Children
and Families: Prevention With Purpose

Spread the Word About Child Abuse Prevention
Our voices are more powerful together. Plan now to help educate others and raise awareness about
child abuse prevention in April. Whether it’s a message in your email newsletter, a feature on your website or blog, or a social media post, every action helps to make the well-being of children and families a priority.

Find sample messages here to post on your own social media: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/spread-the-word/social-media/