Child Abuse Prevention Month in South Carolina
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month Toolkit
Join the statewide campaign to grow a better tomorrow for children in South Carolina.
Raising awareness is a critical first step in preventing child abuse and neglect. When we take action to help families thrive, children have the opportunity to grow up safe, healthy and strong.
Leading Your Community During Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026
Learn how to lead and engage your community during Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month in April 2026.
Topics
- Project Roadmap
- CAP Month Goals
- 2026 Materials
- Key Dates
- Scheduling Proclamations
- Community Leadership Grants
Become a Sponsor
Join us as a Child Abuse Prevention Month sponsor to gain visibility for your organization while uplifting South Carolina’s child- and family-serving professionals. Multiple levels are available to fit your budget. Held every April, this is an opportunity to join voices, stand together and show we are a powerful force for the children and families in South Carolina.
2026 Sponsorship Benefits (PDF) ›
Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?
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Sign up to stay in the loop as we prepare for Child Abuse Prevention Month, which kicks off on April 1, 2026.
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Share Prevention Messages
Social media templates are available for your organization to use during Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. The graphics are customizable and follow the campaign theme, Be a Champion for Children.
They can help you raise awareness, share data and invite people to join your work. You only need a free Canva account to create. Access now.
Give the Gift of Prevention
Donations help Children’s Trust provide funding, resources and training to community-based organizations that implement programs proven to prevent child abuse and ensure families and communities grow strong.
Support Child Abuse Prevention Month
Here are some great ways you can support Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month.
Sample Proclamation
A proclamation presented by city and county governments is an effective way to build awareness for child abuse prevention with community decisions makers and leaders.
Sample Press Release
News releases can be used to publicize Child Abuse Prevention Month pinwheel events and partnership activities.
Event Flyer Template
A customizable Microsoft Word template is available for you to create 8.5 x 11 flyers for CAP Month events.
National Resources
Check out the Child Welfare Information Gateway for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Research and Evaluation
Our collection of research and data helps you focus on policies and programs that will lead to the greatest improvements.
Be a Champion for Children Poster
Download and print this 11×17 poster to help support Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Our Partners in Prevention
A list of our 2025 CAP Month Partners and key data points to use in your advocacy.
Connecting Parents to Resources
SC Parents is the local resource for getting help with parenting in South Carolina.
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Social Services (DSS) county office or the local law enforcement agency.
Sponsors
Thank you to our Child Abuse Prevention Month sponsors.
Supporting Partners
