Join the Movement: Ways to Make an Impact This April
April is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to prevent child abuse and neglect. Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and stable environment. Unfortunately, child abuse remains a persistent challenge in our communities — but it is preventable.
The effects of child abuse and neglect reach far beyond the individual child — they impact families, communities, and society as a whole. In 2024, the Bay Area had one child reported with abuse every 9 minutes. The social, emotional, and economic costs are significant. The estimated cumulative financial impact across the Bay Area for verified child survivors in 2024 is approximately $1.78 billion, enough to send 82,500 kids to preschool or pay for 14,800 kids to receive a 4-year college education.
Imagine if every family could get the support they need within their own community, so children can thrive and families stay together safely. By understanding risk factors and supporting protective factors, each of us can help create safe, stable, and nurturing environments.
The Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition has joined forces to increase awareness about child and family well-being. Throughout April, we invite you to explore our calendar of events, featuring workshops, training, community gatherings, and campaigns hosted by partners across the region.
By participating, you can:
Together, we can make a difference. Join us this April to help protect children, strengthen families, and build a brighter, safer future for our communities.
The Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition represents ten counties coordinating resources, advocating for public policy, producing conferences, and sharing best practices. The ten Bay Area counties include: Alameda County Child Abuse Prevention Council, Contra Costa Child Abuse Prevention Council, Marin County Child Abuse Prevention Council, Monterey County Child Abuse Prevention Council, Napa County Child Abuse Prevention Council (COPE Family Services), Safe & Sound – San Francisco, San Mateo County Child Abuse Prevention Council, Santa Clara County Child Abuse Prevention Council, Solano County Child Abuse Prevention Council (Children’s Network), Sonoma County Child Abuse Prevention Council (Child Parent Institute).
Kick of Parent Ed event for CAP month early. Families welcome. Fun day of learning, raffles and sharing a meal.
Venue: 637 Broadway Street, King City, CA 93930
Held early this year at community request Spanish and English
San Francisco Human Services Agency Commission, Proclamation Declaring April 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of the National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Family and Children’s Services of the San Francisco Human Services Commission is joining with Safe & Sound as the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Council to read and adopt a proclamation declaring April 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month in San Francisco, @2pm, Ronald H. Born Auditorium located on the first floor of 170 Otis
We invite the entire Human Services Agency staff and community partners to Wear Blue as a visible show of support for the safety and well-being of all children.
Safety on the road is a vital part of keeping children protected. Our “Car Seat Simplified” campaign provides parents and caregivers with the essential tools and knowledge to ensure their children are buckled in correctly for every journey. From installation checks to age-appropriate seat education, we are helping families take a simple but life-saving step toward total safety.
Donating $1 for every “Sapphire Alpine” cocktail sold in April. Learn More.
Donating $1 for every “Blueberry Smash” cocktail sold in April. Learn More.
Hosting a diaper drive throughout April. Learn More.
Guests are able to donate to cope when they purchase a Wine Train experience during April. Learn More.
100% of Blueberry Cheesecake sales in April donated. Learn More.
25% of proceeds from “Lavender Dreams” candle sales will go to Cope. Learn More.
Join us at HHSA S. Campus (2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr., Napa) for a pinwheel display to kick off CAPM.
Prevention starts before harm ever happens — and it doesn’t stop once a family enters the system. Child maltreatment prevention begins long before a report is made and continues at every step along the continuum of care. Join us to hear how diverse programs are taking action at every stage to prevent harm, promote stability, and create safer, stronger futures for children and families. Learn More or Register Now.
Supporting Month of the Military Child, Autism Awareness, & Child Abuse Prevention Month.Free Food, Entertainment, Giveaways and Family Resources.
This is the third part of a three part series, this third training focuses on how to bring a cultural perspective of case management. What is culture? How to support our two spirited participants? Addressing the western ideology practices in our case management. Register Now.
The zoom link will be sent out to registered participants the day before the training.
If there is a registration fee and you or your organization is unable to pay it, please reach out to Ricardo Eugenio at ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org to have the fee waived.
Join Solano Advocates for Food, Face Painting, Games & Prices
We invite Alameda County residents to wear blue for kids on Friday, April 3, to show their support for building strong families and safe futures for our children. By wearing blue, we emphasize the vital role we each play in supporting and empowering Alameda County’s children and families. Post your #WearBlue4Kids photos, and tag Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County.
Be More Than a Mandated Reporter, Be a Community Supporter! Register Now.
Join the Vacaville Family Resurce Center, Vacaville Police Department and SCOE for Pinwheels for Prevention Month by displaying blue pinwheels in front of the police department lawn, which represent the great childhood that every child deserves. The role we each play in providing a loving and supportive environment for the children in our lives is highlighted during Child Abuse Prevention Month every April.
The Solano Board of Supervisors will be presenting a resolution to proclaim the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and as such, the Board of Supervisors will be presenting a resolution to acknowledge and honor this. Please join us at the Board of Supervisors meeting. As the Marin CAPC we will receive the resolution and take a photo.
Get the kiddos, grab some sidewalk chalk and get outside! Join the Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County in supporting child abuse prevention by drawing blue pinwheels (the national symbol of happy, healthy childhoods) and writing uplifting, strength-based messages like “You Matter,” “You Have a Voice”, “Be Kind,” and “You are Loved.” Cover the sidewalks in your neighborhood, local parks and at schools and childcare centers to raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention and to show that every child deserves a childhood.
Child psychological maltreatment may be one of the most common forms of child abuse, but it has proven hard to define and therefore hard to prevent and to prosecute. Join us for a free webinar with Marla Broussard and Stuart Hart from the Psychological Maltreatment Alliance to review decades of work to define, treat, and prevent this type of harm to. Register Now.
More information at bayareapreventchildabuse.org.
Diablo Valley college
Join us for the first session in the Safe & Sound Lunch & Learn 2026 series, and the second session in the 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month webinar series!
This panel of lived experts will reflect on their own journeys with child welfare system involvement and what kinds of supports might have helped their families before a report or investigation ever occurred. Composed entirely of individuals with lived expertise, the conversation will focus on the community-based supports that can create community pathways to strengthen families and keep children safe. Learn More or Register Now.
Community training with Family Paths. Parents welcome to learn about “Strategies to Talk with Youth about Safe Internet and Social Media Use.” with Nicole Kelly, PsyD. This training provides information about protecting children from online/digital dangers. Attendees must register to receive the Zoom link. Questions can be directed to trainings@familypaths.org.
This highly interactive workshop is designed to address the self-care needs of those serving children, youth, and adults facing and impacted by traumatic life events. Participants are encouraged to verbalize their understanding and connectedness to the multiple aspects of compassion fatigue. We will candidly address the current realities and the impacts of workplace chronic stress, personal stressors, and the ongoing variants. Register Now.
The zoom link will be sent out to registered participants the day before the training.
If there is a registration fee and you or your organization is unable to pay it, please reach out to Ricardo Eugenio at ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org to have the fee waived.
Join Safe & Sound staff on Friday, April 10, 2026, for Wear Blue Day to kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Wear blue to show your support for safe, nurturing childhoods, raise awareness, and encourage our communities to help prevent child abuse and neglect.
Key Ways to Participate
Annual symposium from national experts on homelessness and children, the effects of corporal punishment, and the linkages between abuse/neglect and child deaths. Panelists will discuss the recent Child Death Review Team report, fathers and prevention, resource parents, dually involved youth, The HUB, and trauma carried by siblings of abused children. Register Now.
This training provides educators, caregivers, and family-support professionals with a foundational understanding of how trauma affects children’s development, behavior, and learning. Participants will explore the neurological, emotional, and behavioral consequences of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and chronic stress, as well as how trauma can influence developmental milestones, self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and classroom performance. Register Now.
If there is a registration fee and you or your organization is unable to pay it, please reach out to Ricardo Eugenio at ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org to have the fee waived.
Address:
The Women’s Building, 3543 18th, San Francisco, CA 94110
The orders are placed online at southsidenapa.com Enter promotion code DONATE to mark the order as coming from your organization. Orders are picked up at Southside Century located at 135 Gasser Dr. Suite B on Friday between 4pm – 6pm.
Join the Strong Families Alliance of Alameda County for Pinwheels for Prevention Week by displaying blue pinwheels, which represent the great childhood that every child deserves. The role we each play in providing a loving and supportive environment for the children in our lives is highlighted during Child Abuse Prevention Month every April.
Join the Fairfield Police Department, City of Fairfield, Solano CASA, Solano DA and CAPC for Prevention Month by displaying blue pinwheels in front of the police department lawn, which represent the great childhood that every child deserves. The role we each play in providing a loving and supportive environment for the children in our lives is highlighted during Child Abuse Prevention Month every April.
Board of Supervisros chambers in Martinez
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and as such, the Board of Supervisors will be presenting a Gold Resolution to acknowledge and honor this. Please join us at the Board of Supervisors meeting.
Please join us for the annual flag raising ceremony for Child Abuse Awareness Month. The event includes a Reading of a Proclamation by Board of Supervisors.
The ceremony will take place outside in the main courtyard at 70 W. Hedding.
Cope will be “scooping for tips” all day long, so grab a free scoop and cone and be sure to tip your server! All tips will go toward Cope’s family strengthening and child abuse prevention services. Learn More.
Child Abuse Prevention Month Rally on SF City Hall Steps at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place (Polk Street side), across from Civic Center Plaza.
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Proclamation: As part of the National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors will do a proclamation reading at the Board of Supervisors meeting on April 14th. Room 250 at San Francisco City Hall, located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102.
This webinar explores current efforts to reform mandated reporting and shift responses toward supportive, prevention-centered approaches. Presenters will discuss how thoughtful policy and practice changes can reduce unnecessary system involvement while keeping children safe. Participants will learn how communities can care together by connecting families to the right support at the right time. Learn More or Register Now.
Community Is Protection is a reflective and action-oriented training that explores how safety, belonging, and accountability are built—or broken—through everyday leadership choices. Grounded in lived experience and healing-centered practice, the session challenges participants to examine the difference between intention and impact while offering concrete actions leaders can take to better protect the communities they serve. Register Now.
The zoom link will be sent out to registered participants the day before the training.
If there is a registration fee and you or your organization is unable to pay it, please reach out to Ricardo Eugenio at ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org to have the fee waived.
FREE EVENT. Newark Library and Strong Families Alliance present Saturday Storytime with Tiffany Golden, author of I Want to Be Big and Wash Day. Newark Library – 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA.
This Mandated Reporter training includes concrete information to lessen uncertainty and anxiety concerning abuse reporting; legal safeguards for professionals who report suspected child abuse; what happens after a child abuse report is filed; and provides guidance on supporting child and families when abuse is suspected. Register Now.
The zoom link will be sent out to registered participants the day before the training.
If there is a registration fee and you or your organization is unable to pay it, please reach out to Ricardo Eugenio at ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org to have the fee waived.
Join us for our Annual Blue Ribbon Event! This year, we welcome Dr. Melissa Merrick, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America. Dr. Merrick will explore what it means to lead in today’s environment of constant change and uncertainty, and why courageous leadership, a clear and steady vision, and a deep commitment to families are essential for creating meaningful, lasting impact. Simultaneous Spanish translation will be available. Register Now.
Family Justice Center County wide
In Partnerhsip with the County Office of Education
This session examines how concrete supports—such as housing, food, and financial assistance—help stabilize families and prevent child welfare involvement. Speakers will highlight local examples that demonstrate how meeting basic needs strengthens protective factors and promotes long-term well-being. Participants will leave with practical strategies to implement and sustain effective support efforts in their communities. Learn More or Register Now.
Roundhill Country Club
Safe & Sound will be tabling at Oracle Park for the Giants to get a chance to connect with our community. If you are at the game, come and say hi. Giants will spotlight Safe & Sound around 3rd/4th inning! Buy tickets via MLB.
In partnership with Safe & Sound, Huckleberry Youth Programs, and Human Services Agency of San Francisco, this trauma-informed training is designed to help providers to better understand their role when supporting youth experiencing commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC). Register Now.
The zoom link will be sent out to registered participants the day before the training.
If there is a registration fee and you or your organization is unable to pay it, please reach out to Ricardo Eugenio at ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org to have the fee waived.
Join us as we officially kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month by raising the memorial flag. This ceremony brings together county leadership, community partners, and advocates to publicly recommit to our mission of protecting children and supporting families. It is a moment of solidarity, signaling that child well-being is a top priority for our entire community.
Celebrating county wide partnership to keep children home safe and thriving in the home, at school and in the community. Annual awards to community champions
In partnership with MCOE and Safe Schools
The Five Protective Factors training will engage participants in learning and implementing a research-informed approach to build family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. The approach is based on engaging families, programs and communities in building five protective factors. Register Now.
If there is a registration fee and you or your organization is unable to pay it, please reach out to Ricardo Eugenio at ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org to have the fee waived.
Address:
The Women’s Building, 3543 18th, San Francisco, CA 94110
Come and join in a large-scale community outreach effort and showcase your programs and services. This event is open to city partners and organizations that provide services for all ages.
Event Address: MNC Wolfsohn Campus, 362 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Open to participants of all ages.
To register as an organization, please email cinthia.torres@mncsf.org.
April 24th at 12:00-1:00 PM, join the Child Abuse Prevention Council in partnership with the Solano Child Welfare Service Department for the Children’s Memorial Flag Day Ceremony. This special ceremony is a commemorative event held on the fourth Friday of April, honoring our children who are lost to violence or other preventable acts. Families, community members, and service providers gather to celebrate the lives of these children through symbolic activities such as raising the flag, sharing messages of remembrance, and offering moments of reflection.
Location:
Health & Social Services Building,
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533
FREE EVENT. This cherished community event, hosted by Bananas and held at Fairyland in Oakland, brings together families, child care providers, and early educators for a day filled with fun, learning, and connection—all at no cost to attendees. Get ready for music by local performers and lots of activities for the whole family. RSVP Here.
Parent Education event for CAP month. Families welcome, Fun day of learning, raffles and sharing a meal.
Sun Street Centers
Darlene Acosta Youth Center
641 Broadway St. King City CA 93930
Spanish and English
Come to the K.C. Jones Park in Bayview San Francisco for a fun-filled family event that celebrates creating strong families and safe futures. Families are welcome to join for an afternoon of games, food, and activities that are fun for the whole family!
We are bringing resources directly to where families live, work, and play. Our team will be out in the community—including events like the Redwood City Together “Safety to Schools” day—to provide 1-on-1 support, distribute educational materials, and share information on the resources available through the CAPC and its partners. Stop by to learn how we can support, advocate, and collaborate together.
This training focuses on case management essentials that include topics such as setting boundaries with participants, the importance of confidentiality, and how to engage young people through conversation. Register Now.
The zoom link will be sent out to registered participants the day before the training.
If there is a registration fee and you or your organization is unable to pay it, please reach out to Ricardo Eugenio at ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org to have the fee waived.
Participants will learn practical, body-based self-care skills they can use in real time—during a shift, between hard interactions, and at home—to reduce stress load and recover faster. This session teaches quick nervous-system resets (breath, posture, orienting, movement, and micro-recovery routines) that can also be adapted for clients and families. We’ll also name the organizational risk of untreated burnout—shutdown, compassion fatigue, and turnover—and identify a few team-level habits that protect sustainability. Learn More or Register Now.
Join Safe & Sound for an inspiring evening of live storytelling on Wednesday, April 29, from 6–8 PM at the Adobe Campus in San Francisco. Hear storytellers share personal, meaningful stories on stage—no notes, just real experiences. Come connect, reflect, and celebrate the power of storytelling. RSVP to reserve your spot!
Event will be filmed. Refreshments provided. Registration required to enter event at Adobe campus.
Management 104 will cover skillsets and frameworks around how to manage and support a team confidently, while also discussing the difficulties of this role. We will collectively think through best practices, while building out effective tools in conflict meditation, time management, and self- sufficiency skills. Register Now.
The zoom link will be sent out to registered participants the day before the training.
If there is a registration fee and you or your organization is unable to pay it, please reach out to Ricardo Eugenio at ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org to have the fee waived.
Kids Day is back! Join us next month at this FREE family fun event where there will be many resources for parents and families, activities and games for children, entertainment, food, and so much more. Get ready for a day of fun, festivity, and family! Kids Day will take place Saturday, May 2nd from 11am-2pm at Oxbow Commons Park on McKinstry Street. We can’t wait to see you there! Learn More.