Stronger Together:
Support Is Prevention
Prevention starts with connection. When parents are supported, children are protected.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child abuse prevention starts with connection. When parents are supported, children are protected. Collective efforts from communities, partners, and friends play a vital role in supporting child abuse prevention and strengthening families. Our vision is a future where every child thrives, and this vision guides our campaign to promote awareness and prevention efforts.
The need is real: An estimated 546,159 children (unique incidents) were victims of abuse and neglect in the U.S. in 2023, the most recent year for which there is national data. That’s 8 children out of every thousand. (source)
The month serves as a reminder that everyone has a role in preventing child abuse and neglect.
At American SPCC, we believe the most powerful way to protect children is to strengthen the support around their parents and caregivers. We aim to lead and inspire others to take action during Child Abuse Prevention Month. When families have access to resources, emotional support, and a sense of community, children thrive.
You can be one of the helpers.
We encourage you to engage with your friends, families, and partners to participate in campaign activities. Raising awareness is a critical first step in preventing child abuse and neglect.
Indeed, everyone has a role in preventing child abuse and neglect, and Child Abuse Prevention Month encourages individuals and communities to take action to help families thrive.
This April, join us in building a culture of support—not shame—with our month-long campaign:
Stronger Together: Support Is Prevention.
What This Campaign Is About
This campaign reframes child abuse prevention as a community responsibility, rooted in compassion, education, and connection. We’re on a mission to:
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Promote free, evidence-based parenting tools
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Encourage families to see asking for help as strength
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Reduce stigma around struggling with parenting stress
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Share protective factors that reduce the risk of child maltreatment
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Raise $10,000 to expand our parenting resource offerings and reach more families in need
“Support prevents stress. Stress prevention helps stop harm before it starts.”
We Believe:
Asking for help is strength—not failure
Every parent deserves a village
Parenting is hard, and no one should do it alone
When parents feel supported, children are safer, happier, and healthier
Download the Peaceful Parenting Support Guide
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, American SPCC is offering a special downloadable resource designed to help parents and caregivers navigate difficult moments with calm, connection, and confidence.
The Peaceful Parenting Support Guide provides practical tools to help adults:
- Navigate challenging parenting moments with greater confidence
- Â Reduce stress and emotional overwhelm
- Strengthen connection with children
- Use positive discipline strategies that support long-term wellbeing
With a donation of $5 or more, you’ll receive the guide while helping expand prevention resources that support families.
Be Part of the Solution
This April, we’re raising $10,000 to expand prevention resources that support parents and protect children.
 Join the “Support Squad”
Sponsor a parent’s access to critical resources like:
- Peaceful Discipline Parent Coaching
- Positive Parenting Toolkits
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Mental health and trauma support
Every donation creates a ripple of healing and prevention.
Share. Advocate. Support.
Even if you can’t give, you can still be part of the movement:
Together, We Can Prevent Harm Before It Starts.
When we support parents, we protect children.
Let’s create a future where every parent feels supported and every child thrives.
Resources & Support
Find Help, Guidance, and Community
If you suspect a child or someone is in immediate danger, please call 911.Â
Every family deserves access to support, guidance, and a caring community—especially during Child Abuse Prevention Month and throughout the year. Raising awareness about child abuse prevention is only the first step; connecting families, caregivers, and advocates with the right resources is how we truly make a difference.
Strong families are built on protective factors—like nurturing relationships, knowledge of parenting and child development, resilience, social connections, and access to concrete support. These factors help prevent child abuse and neglect, allowing children to grow up healthy, safe, and strong. By focusing on these areas, we can help families thrive and create communities where every child’s well-being is a priority.
If you or someone you know needs support, there are many resources available to help prevent child abuse and strengthen families:
- Hotlines: The National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) offers 24/7 confidential support for parents, caregivers, youth, and anyone concerned about a child’s safety.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) is also available for families facing additional challenges.
Additional immediate support resources can be found here.
Together, We Can Prevent Harm Before It Starts.
When we support parents, we protect children.
Let’s create a future where every parent feels supported and every child thrives.
References & Sources
Child Maltreatment Report:Â https://acf.gov/cb/report/child-maltreatment-2023