Child Abuse Prevention Month in South Carolina
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
From your neighborhood to the statehouse, we all have a role to play in preventing child abuse and neglect and helping families be strong for their children.
Children thrive when adults invest in their care and well-being and when communities wrap families in love and support. South Carolina children need us, and they need you.
Volunteer at an after-school program. Be a youth mentor. Cook dinner for a family in your neighborhood. Volunteer your time and talents to a local community organization. Advocate for family-friendly policies in your workplace. Be a voice for kids at the statehouse. Make a donation. This how you can be a champion for children.
No matter what you do, you have the power to make a difference. And, when we all do our part, we help parents be resilient in tough times, break generational cycles of abuse and ensure safety and stability for children at home.
One more case of child abuse is one too many. Join us.
How to Be a Champion for Children
Understand Prevention
Prevention is when we go upstream and work to keep kids safe and families strong before the incidence of abuse or neglect.
Get Support and Resources
SC Parents is the local resource for getting help with parenting in South Carolina.
Find a Children's Trust Supported Program
Children’s Trust supports proven prevention programs in communities across South Carolina. Find a program in your neighborhood.
Advocate for Children
Learn how to be an effective advocate with simple tools, strategies and tips for raising your voice, building relationships and driving change for children and families.
Training Opportunities
Children’s Trust supports proven prevention programs in communities across South Carolina. Find a program in your neighborhood.
Make a Donation
Your donations help fund programs and services around the state that are strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect.
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?
Child Abuse Prevention Month Updates
Sign up to stay in the loop as we prepare for Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) 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
