Join us this April!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time for our community to come together to focus more closely on building social connections, supportive environments, and positive experiences for all children. 

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we invite you to our free virtual event the Power and Science of Hope on Thursday, April 11 at 10:00am (PST), for an inspiring presentation from Chan Hellman, PhD, about how hope has emerged as one of the top factors leading to our capacity to thrive.

Based upon 15 years of research and practice with agencies serving survivors of trauma, this presentation will look closely at the science and power of hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with traumatic experiences and describe simple evidence based strategies to increase hope for both children and adults.

We hope you can join us!

Register Today!

Child Abuse is Preventable. Here is how you can help!

Engage in one or more of the Protective Factors which have been proven to lower incidents of child abuse:

Social Connections

Parents with a social network of emotionally supportive friends, family, and neighbors often find that it is easier to care for their children and themselves. 

Action
Build Your A-Team

Affirmation 
"I spend time with people who make me feel good and help me be my best self. I distance myself from people who tear me down."

Meet other parents and caregivers by attending a parenting class or support group.

Concrete Support

Families who can meet their own basic needs for food, clothing, housing, and transportation - and who know how to access essential services such as childcare, health care, and mental health services to address family-specific needs - are better able to ensure the safety and well-being of their children.

Action
Leave your comfort zone to get help

Affirmation 
"I know that comfortable is not always safe or best, so I go outside of my friends and family to get professional help when I need it."

Get Support from CPI's Resource Assistance Department

Resilience

Parents who can cope with the stresses of everyday life, as well as a crisis, have resilience; they have the flexibility and inner strength necessary to bounce back when things are not going well. 

Action
Make positivity a habit.

Affirmation 
"I practice remembering that my glass is always half-full because I know that positivity is the partner of resilience."

Schedule an appointment with CPI's Child and Family Counseling Clinic.

Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development

Children thrive when parents provide not only affection, but also respectful communication and listening, consistent rules and expectations, and safe opportunities that promote independence.

Action
Seek out information & knowledge

Affirmation 
"I am continuously learning and growing as a parent"

Take free parenting classes at CPI

Social & Emotional Competence

Children's early experiences of being nurtured and developing a positive relationship with a caring adult affect all aspects of behavior and development.

Action
Listen more, argue less

Affirmation 
"I listen to my children with my heart and my mind."

Speak with a CPI parent educator for customized parent support

Kids Need Mandated Reporters

Reports to the Child Protection Hotline by caring community members and mandated reports help children and their families have safer and healthier futures. If you are concerned about a child's safety call the Sonoma County Child Protection Hotline 24/7 to report child abuse: (707)565-4303 or (800) 870-7064.

Create Awareness

Spread the word about child abuse prevention and show your support by using the Blue Ribbon tools below.

Make a Donation Today!

Your gift helps empower parents, nurture children, and strengthen our community by providing the education, resources, and support caregivers need to raise children who thrive. Thank you - with your support, we will be able to continue making a difference in the lives of thousands of children and their families this year.