April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child Abuse Prevention Month Webinar Series

This webinar series will feature presenters discussing important topics related to the prevention of child abuse and neglect including: social needs, data, racial equity and what prevention looks like in California.

Kids' Art Contest

We're inviting kids to participate in the Fourth 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 Favorite Way to Show Love”.

Entries will be due on April 11, 2022. Please see the instructions and submission form. Email entries and questions kidsday@dss.ca.gov

NOTE: Winners will be acknowledged by April 18, 2022 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 2022 (PDF)
• Child Abuse Prevention Brochure 2022 (PDF)
• Pledge Card
• Spring into Well-Being Child and Family Activities Calendar

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 2022 (PDF)