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.
Social media templates are available for your organization to use for Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. The graphics are customizable and follow the theme, Be a Champion for Children. Some of the posts are timely and others can be posted anytime in April.
Use these Canva templates to share adaptable messages about Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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.
Here are some great ways you can support Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month.
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 proclamation (DOCX)
News releases can be used to publicize Child Abuse Prevention Month pinwheel events and partnership activities.
Sample press release (DOCX)
A customizable template is available for you to create 8.5 x 11 paper flyers for CAP Month events.
Event flyer template (DOCX)
Check out the Child Welfare Information Gateway for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National resources for CAP Month
Our collection of research and data helps you focus on policies and programs that will lead to the greatest improvements.
Research and data
Download and print this 11x17 poster to help support Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Poster (PDF)
A list of our 2024 CAP Month Partners and key data points to use in your advocacy.
Partners in Prevention (PDF)
SC Parents is the local resource for getting help with parenting in South Carolina.
Be a part of the community
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Social Services (DSS) county office or the local law enforcement agency.
Reporting child abuse and neglectJoin 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.
Caitlyn McAnulty
Donor Relations Coordinator
cmcanulty@scchildren.org
803-744-4025
Thank you to our Child Abuse Prevention Month sponsors.
