What You Can Do to Join the Fight Against Child Abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month when communities come together with a shared vision of all children growing up in safe and loving homes. In Illinois, one in five children will be a victim of child abuse or neglect before the age of 18. The good news is child maltreatment is preventable, but no one can do it alone. Recognize the signs of abuse and neglect. Support positive parenting. Know how to report abuse if you see it. Let’s work together to help children, families and communities thrive.
Wear Blue Day: April 5
It’s as easy as it sounds… wear blue on April 5 to stand in solidarity with child abuse prevention efforts. Post pictures to your social media pages. Tag @shelterInc on Facebook and Twitter or ShelterIncAH on Instagram. Use the hashtags #WearBlueDay2024 #GreatChildhoods or #GoBlueIllinoisShare to join the nationwide wave of support.
Shelter, Inc. Making a Difference
Did you see Executive Director, Carina H. Santa Maria, on NBC5 Chicago on Sunday, April 14? JC Navarrete sat down with Carina to discuss Child Abuse Prevention Month and Shelter’s work during NBC5 Chicago’s Making a Difference Segment. Click here to watch.
Digital Advocacy Day:
April 16
Contact your member of Congress to advocate for increased investments for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention programming, family strengthening policies and economic supports that give families access to the resources they need.
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