April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Governor Polis proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child Abuse Prevention Month kick-off Event

As part of the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Public Awareness Campaign, the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), along with hundreds of community partners and county agencies, are marking the start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April) with an event at the Colorado State Capitol on Tuesday, April 3rd at 9:00 am. 

The event will feature speakers, including Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne, addressing the importance of individuals and communities working together to strengthen families, which is one of the most effective ways to prevent child abuse from occurring. 

Following remarks from the speakers, event attendees (who will be wearing blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month) will officially launch a month-long effort to inspire Coloradans to plant pinwheel gardens all over the state. 

lluminate Colorado partners with the Colorado Department of Human Services to develop the annual Child Abuse Prevention Month Toolkit.  Get everything you need HERE to develop your organization's awareness efforts. Need help engaging your community? We are experts in awareness! Messages matter. Evidence-based communications improves the well-being of children and strengthens Colorado families.  Get help using awareness tools that translate into measurable impact for children and families.  Research shows that while horrific stories of child abuse and neglect may gain short-term media attention, this approach is not successful in building lasting dedication for effective prevention efforts.  To promote lasting change, the pinwheel messages must focus on proposing effective solutions and engaging people in positive, preventative action they can take on their own. It's never too late to make a difference! Order your pinwheels today! _________________________________________________________________________________ Opinion: Paid leave prevents child maltreatment: It is time to strengthen all Colorado families by Jade Woodard March 31, The Colorado Sun  "Now is the time to build a Colorado for kids. A Colorado where we listen to the needs of parents. A Colorado where all parents are supported by their friends, family, community, programs and policies that make it possible to parent their own children to the best of their ability. It is time to strengthen all Colorado families. . . ." Visit illuminate's Website Visit Prevent Child  Abuse Colorado  Website