April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Be a Champion for Children.

It takes all of us to champion safe spaces where children and families can thrive.

Deadline to order: Feb. 16

Be a champion for children in your community

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.

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Community awareness grants

If your organization is hosting a Child Abuse Prevention Month event, Children’s Trust has established a fund to support your work.

Mini-grants up to $500 are available to help build awareness and engagement in your community for the work of building stronger families and thriving children. The deadline to apply is Monday, Jan. 30, 5 p.m. The application portal works best when using Google Chrome as the browser.

Events can range in size and scope to best meet the needs of your parents and communities.

Apply today

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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.

Sponsorship levels (PDF)

Text-only sponsorship levels