Child Abuse Prevention Month

Dear Friends:

April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. It is our chance at the Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) to raise awareness of child abuse prevention, talk about child maltreatment and advocate for our children’s safety. This awareness month is a time to remind our community about the risks that exist for our children, and the guidance and intervention available to them. CAPC has been the safety net for our community and will continue to do so with your support. CAPC’s program and services reach families and communities across the county in need of education, resources, and support to keep their children and communities safe from child abuse.

This year's theme, A Connected Child is a Protected Child, focuses on one of the protective factors that connect child protection to the strength and resilience that comes from the support of the family’s network and community of support. It takes a village to raise awareness and support child abuse prevention efforts. As a community supporter, please share, refer to, and participate in the activities and events that are available as we continue our collective efforts to connect with children and their caregivers in supportive and meaningful ways.

Carol Carrillo, MSW

Executive Director

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH, A TIME FOR COMMUNITIES TO COME TOGETHER TO PROTECT CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND BUILD COMMUNITIES.

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition members have joined together to increase awareness about child and family well-being and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect. [Read more]

News

Local writer raises awareness of child abuse and poverty. "Teresa is forced to care for her mother, sister, and twin brothers. Homeless, abused, and afraid in the San Francisco's Tenderloin district, Teresa finds joy in her adventures while fantasizing of a better life. Keeping this dream alive throughout her childhood is what drives her to end the cycle of abuse and poverty." Writer Dr. Teresa Van Woy book is called "Wildflower".

INSPIRATIONAL MEMOIR BOOK TRAILER FOR "WILDFLOWER, A TALE OF TRANSCENDENCE."

Events

Making Connections: Generational Trauma webinar

APRIL 8 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Online event

Dr. Shandi Fuller will describe the impact of generational trauma on our communities, and recommend ways to connect and support children and families who are working through trauma.