April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Take action this April to support Vermont’s children and families
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP Month), a time to come together as a community and take action for children and families across Vermont. At Prevent Child Abuse Vermont (PCAVT), we believe that strengthening families is the key to preventing harm before it happens.
For over 50 years, PCAVT has been working alongside parents and caregivers by providing free support groups, parenting programs, infant safety resources, and more-helping build safer, stronger communities for kids.
Join us this April and beyond as we turn awareness into action and work together to ensure every child in Vermont grows up safe, supported, and nurtured.
Get Involved
Wear Blue Day – April 10
Show your support for children and families by wearing blue on April 10. Whether you’re at work, school, or home, wearing blue is a simple way to raise awareness and spark conversation across your community.
Take Action
Looking for more ways to get involved this April? Here are a few simple ways to support prevention and strengthen families:
Take a free Adult Responsibility Project (ARP) training.
Join a Parent Circle support group
Explore our resource guide, The Vermont Parent’s Home Companion
Follow us on social media (Instagram, Facebook, and our Healthy Rrelationships Project Instagram)
Explore our Healthy Relationships Project website and learn about the evidence-based curriculum we bring to schools.
Share the Message
Help raise awareness this April by sharing Child Abuse Prevention Month with your community. We’ve created ready-to-use social media graphics that you can download and post to show your support.
Download & Share:
These images are designed for easy sharing by businesses, organizations, and community members.
When you post, consider tagging us @PCAVT and @PCAmerica to help spread the message even further, and use #CAPMonth2026 and #PinwheelsOfPossibility.
Events
CAP Month Kickoff at the State House
April 1 | 11:00 AM
Cedar Creek Room
Join us as we officially declare April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, including the reading of the official resolution and remarks from state representatives.
Benefit Bake at Pearl Street Pizza
April 16 | Time TBD
Enjoy an evening of pizza, community, and connection while supporting prevention efforts. More details to come!
Beer Pairing Dinner at von Trapp Lodge & Resort
April 29 | 5:45 PM
Join us for a special evening of thoughtfully paired food and beer in support of PCAVT’s work. The night will include remarks from Kristina von Trapp Frame and a silent art auction featuring local Vermont artists.
Community Partners
We’re proud to partner with local businesses across Vermont that are helping raise awareness and support for Child Abuse Prevention Month, including Idletyme Stowe, Coco Goose, Hunger Mountain Co-op, and more!
These partners are supporting CAP Month in a variety of ways- from sharing information to hosting CAP donation jars and engaging their customers in prevention efforts.
Partner With Us
It’s not too late to get involved! If you’re a business or organization interested in partnering with us for CAP Month, we’d love to connect.
Contact: kkelly@pcavt.org