April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Kids' Art Contest

We're inviting kids to participate in the Second Annual Child Abuse Prevention Month Kids’ Art Contest. This is open to children and youth in the following categories: K-2nd, 3rd-6th, 7th-8th and 9th-12th. This year’s theme for the art contest is “My Safe Place”. We would like to know about the space that is the most special and makes you feel happy and safe.

Entries will be due on April 23, 2021. Please see the instructions and submission form . Email entries and questions kidsday@dss.ca.gov

NOTE: Winners will be acknowledged by April 30, 2021 and receive a framed copy of his or her artwork.

 See last year's winners and honorable mentions.

• 2019 Winners

Downloadable Community Resources

Child Abuse Prevention Month

• Child Welfare Information Gateway Resources
• Child Abuse Prevention Social Media Toolkit 2021 (PDF)
• Child Abuse Prevention Brochure 2021 (PDF)
• Pledge Card

Kids’ Day at the Capitol

Due to the ongoing health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19, OCAP and the Child Abuse Prevention Center will notbe hosting Kids’ Day at the Capitol in April 2021. We would like to thank all the agencies, organizations and vendors that have participated in past years and we hope to be able to bring back Kids’ Day at the Capitol in 2022.

Children's Memorial Flag Day

• Children’s Memorial Flag Day is recognized on the 4th Friday in April each year. OCAP will provide additional details soon.
• Children’s Memorial Flag Day Toolkit 2020 (PDF)