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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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It takes all of us working together to prevent child abuse. Order your pinwheels today for Child Abuse Prevention Month 2021.

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Help positive childhood experiences take root

Child Abuse Prevention Month Identity

Become a prevention partner today and be part of the statewide campaign to grow a better tomorrow for children in South Carolina. Prevention partners showcase the value of prevention by planting pinwheel gardens and sharing prevention messages with their communities. Join us and plant the seeds of a better tomorrow for children and families in South Carolina.

Child Abuse Prevention Month materials are a great tool for community engagement. One base box includes: 120 pinwheels, one yard signs, 10 pinwheel lapel pins, and other prevention materials. Additional materials can be purchased to support CAP Month activities and events.

Become a Prevention Partner
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Pledge for prevention

Take the Pledge

I pledge to be a good neighbor and help keep families strong and children safe. I will reach out to a family in my neighborhood, support a local family organization or know about family resources in my community.

Pledge Today
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Support Child Abuse Prevention this April

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.

Make a Donation

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Support Child Abuse Prevention Month

Here are some great ways you can support Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month.

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Helping Kids Grow (English)

Tips and activities for families to promote healthy development and positive outcomes.

Helping Kids Grow - English (PDF)
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Helping Kids Grow (Spanish)

Tips and activities for families to promote healthy development and positive outcomes.

Helping Kids Grow - Spanish (PDF)
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Warning Signs for Child Abuse and Neglect (English)

The first step in helping children who have been abused or neglected is learning to recognize the signs of maltreatment.

Warning Signs for Child Abuse and Neglect, English (PDF)
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Warning Signs for Child Abuse and Neglect (Spanish)

The first step in helping children who have been abused or neglected is learning to recognize the signs of maltreatment.

Warning Signs for Child Abuse and Neglect, Spanish (PDF)
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Research and data

Our collection of research and data helps you focus on policies and programs that will lead to the greatest improvements.

Research and data

For more information

Maggie Lynn, MSW
Communications Manager
mlynn@scchildren.org
803-744-4021
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