April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we invite you to join us in raising awareness. The theme this year is “Thriving Children and Families: Prevention With Purpose.” How can you help keep children safe?
- Take some time this month to learn how protective factors and adverse childhood experiences impact families and communities.
- Wear BLUE and post your picture on your social media and tag us.
- Invest in stronger support systems for families. Follow @childwelfaregov during National Child Abuse Prevention Month to learn more.
Support Child Abuse Prevention
The Statistics
In 2018, the Children's Advocacy Centers in Florida served over 34,000 children who were victims of child abuse or neglect.
- 60% of the victims were female
- 40% were male
- 36% were between the ages of 0 and 6 years old
- 35% suffered from sexual abuse
- 27% suffered physical abuse
- 17% suffered from neglect
We work closely with many agencies that help children afflicted with abuse. They are seeing more children than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic and need our support. Your dollars have helped support so many children going through very difficult moments, hours, days and months. Thank you!
We are proud to partner with the amazing men and women who give these children support, love, and hope. A HUGE SHOUT OUT to:
All Star Children's Foundation
Family Promise of South Sarasota County
