Child Abuse Prevention Month

"Building A Hopeful Future Together"

Washington Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) served 6,674 children in 2024. Each visit to a CAC brings young victims of abuse one step closer to the hope, healing, and justice they need and deserve.

Child abuse is preventable, and it begins with each of us. We can all do something to make our communities a better, safer place for children. Here are some ways you can help raise awareness during National Child Abuse Prevention Month:

Wear Blue Day- April 3rd: Take a picture and post to social media wearing something blue to show your commitment to protecting kids.
Plant a Pinwheel Garden: Raise awareness throughout the month by planting a pinwheel garden at your home or business. Check out our Virtual Pinwheel Garden and consider donating in honor of a child in your life or someone that helped make your childhood great.
Share on Social Media: Click an image below to download and share these social media posts to help spread awareness. Follow CACWA on Facebook and Instagram for more content!

Be a source of support for others: Parenting can be challenging. If you know a neighbor, co-worker, friend, or relative who is struggling, reach out! Offer to babysit, tutor, prepare a meal, or just listen and be supportive to help ease the burden.
Support your local Children’s Advocacy Center: Click HERE to find your local CAC.

Prevention Resources

Strengthening Protective Factors in Your Community: Learn about what protective factors are and how they can help reduce the risk of ACEs and promote healthy families and communities.
Protective Factors Conversation Guides: created by the Child Welfare Information Gateway; these conversation guides were created to help service providers engage caregivers in personalized conversations bout protective factors.
Talking With Your Kids About Sexual Abuse: Conversation Guide: This resource provides age-appropriate guidance to help parents and caregivers discuss body safety and sexual abuse prevention with their children. It includes conversation starters, sample talking points by age group, and clear direction on how to respond if a child discloses abuse.
Talking to Kids about Body Safety & Boundaries
Talking to Children About Digital Safety
How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in Washington State
Visit the CACWA website resource page for additional resources!

Wear Blue Day April 3rd!

Wear Blue: On April 3, 2026, wear blue clothing, accessories, or even paint your nails blue to show solidarity with the cause.
Spread Awareness: Share your participation on social media using hashtags like #WearBlueDay and #CAPMonth to raise awareness and encourage others to join in.
Engage Your Community: Encourage friends, family, and coworkers to wear blue and discuss the importance of child abuse prevention. Organizing group activities can amplify the message.

By participating in Wear Blue Day, you contribute to a larger movement aimed at preventing child abuse and ensuring that all children grow up in safe and nurturing environments.

Click an image to download and share on social media!

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #WearBlueDay and #CAPMonth

CACWA works with CACs and multidisciplinary partners (MDTs) to facilitate a coordinated response to allegations of child abuse and supports professionals in the field through training, technical assistance, research, funding, and advocacy.