APRIL IS

CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH

Welcome to ReLiEF's 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Page

Welcome to ReLiEF's 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Page

This resource page has everything you need in one place:

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Promo Kit
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CAP Month Buttons
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Microlearning Series
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Abuse Prevention Resources

2026 CAP Month Educational Grant Winners

Congratulations to Visalia Unified School District, Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Temecula Valley Unified School District, and Menifee Union School District for each winning this year's educational grants!

 

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RELIEF

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"April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to reaffirm our district’s commitment to ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and protected. We are proud to have received an Education Grant for achieving the highest employee participation in a video contest focused on the “5 Things Everyone Should Know About Child Abuse Prevention.” This recognition highlights our staff’s dedication to awareness, education, and student well-being."   

Nathan Hernandez
Chief Business Officer

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"We are grateful to partner with ReLiEF in raising awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month and work together to support the safety and well-being of students and families across Santa Cruz County."   

Dr. Faris Sabbah
County Superintendent of Schools

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RELIEF

Temecula Valley Unified School District

"Thank you to our dedicated staff for supporting this important initiative and helping keep our students safe. We are honored to be recognized for Child Abuse Prevention Month."   

Debra Jilek
Director of Risk Management

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"On behalf of the Menifee Union School District, we are deeply appreciative of our longstanding partnership with ReLiEF and their continued innovation in supporting the safety and well-being of children. Initiatives such as the Child Abuse Prevention Month video contest provide meaningful and engaging opportunities to elevate awareness and reinforce the moral imperative we all share, ensuring that every child is safe, supported, and protected from abuse. We value ReLiEF's commitment to keeping this critical work at the forefront of our schools and communities."   

Dr. Jennifer Root
Superintendent

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2026 CAP Month Participating Districts

We sincerely thank the districts listed below for their commitment and involvement. Their participation in the educational video, Wear Blue Day, and photo submissions was truly exceptional.

 

Alameda Unified School District
Alvord Unified School District
Banta Elementary School District
Beaumont Unified School District
Buena Vista Elementary School District
Cajon Valley Union School District
Contra Costa County Office of Education
Dinuba Unified School District
Earlimart School District
Ferndale Unified School District
Hemet Unified School District
John Swett Unified School District
Jurupa Unified School District

Kerman Unified School District
Lakeport Unified School District
Laytonville Unified School District
Linden Unified School District
Lindsay Unified School District
Livingston Union School District
Lodi Unified School District
Lompoc Unified School District
Menifee Union School District
Monterey County Office of Education
Nicasio School District
Pacific Elementary School
Palm Springs Unified School District

Perris Elementary School District
Perris Union High School District
Pioneer Union Elementary School District
Pittsburg Unified School District
Point Arena High School
Rio Dell Elementary School District
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Snowline Joint Unified School District
Stockton Unified School District
Temecula Valley Unified School District
Val Verde Unified School District
Visalia Unified School District

Learn & Win During CAP Month

We’re pleased to partner with you again for another impactful Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year, we’re bringing back the $2,000 educational grant, which will be awarded to three districts—but with an exciting new twist!

🎟️ Introducing the Raffle Process 🎟️

Your district can now earn raffle entries for a chance to win!
Here’s how:

📽️ Watch & Learn

1 raffle entry for watching our short, informative video on grooming behaviors (one submission per participant). After the video is complete, you will be prompted to enter your name, District name, and email address. This is how we will determine District winners, so do not skip this step.

💙 Show Your Support

25 raffle entries for submitting at least one photo of your district participating in Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Click the button below to begin.

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Spread the word throughout your district and encourage others to participate!
The Child Abuse Prevention Month contest runs from April 1 – April 30, 2026.

*Participation is limited to school districts only in California participating in an Keenan managed program. The $5,000 and $2,000 ReLiEF educational grant must be used for educational spending for the school district only and not for any booster, PTA, sport, or other extracurricular purpose. All video views, form submissions, raffle entries must be completed by April 30th, 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time. Selected districts will be required to file a Form 801.

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Learn & Win During CAP Month

Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month and give your district a chance to earn funding for education.
 

New for 2026: $14,000 in Educational Grants Available

Northern California ReLiEF

• Large District (5,000+ ADA): $5,000* 
 •  Small District (4,999 and under ADA): $2,000*
 

Southern California ReLiEF

• Large District (10,000+ ADA): $5,000*
• Small District (9,999 and under ADA): $2,000*
 
*Participation is limited to school districts only in California participating in an Keenan managed program. The $5,000 and $2,000 ReLiEF educational grant must be used for educational spending for the school district only and not for any booster, PTA, sport, or other extracurricular purpose. All video views, form submissions, raffle entries must be completed by April 30th, 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time. Selected districts will be required to file a Form 801.

Learn & Win During CAP Month

Support Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month and give your district a chance to earn funding for education.

🎟️ How the Raffle Works 🎟️

New for 2026: Four Educational Grants Available

Northern California ReLiEF

  • Large District (5,000+ ADA): $5,000*
  • Small District (4,999 and under ADA): $2,000*

Southern California ReLiEF

  • Large District (10,000+ ADA): $5,000*
  • Small District (9,999 and under ADA): $2,000*

Spread the word throughout your district and encourage others to participate! The Child Abuse Prevention Month contest runs from April 1 – April 30, 2026.

Learn. Participate. Make an impact.

Join us in raising awareness during CAP Month—your involvement helps protect children and strengthens education in your community.

*Participation is limited to school districts only in California participating in a Keenan managed program. The $5,000 and $2,000 ReLiEF educational grant must be used for educational spending for the school district only and not for any booster, PTA, sport, or other extracurricular purpose. All video views, form submissions, and raffle entries must be completed by April 30th, 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time. Selected districts will be required to file a Form 801.

Watch & Learn – Earn 1 Raffle Entry

Watch the short video, “5 Things You Should Know About Child Abuse Prevention,” to earn one raffle entry.

Important: Be sure to enter your name and district email at the end of the video so your entry is counted.

One submission per participant.

Show Your Support – Earn 25 Raffle Entries

Submit at least one photo of your district participating in CAP Month activities to earn 25 raffle entries.

This is a great opportunity to highlight your district’s commitment while increasing your chances to win!

Upload Photo

How to Promote Child Abuse Prevention Month at Your District

Help spread the word with our promo kit. The promo kit contains a variety of resources you can use to help spread the word about Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Our award-winning design team is putting the final touches on the kit—check back on April 1st to download and start using it.

How to Promote Child Abuse Prevention Month at Your District

Help spread the word with our promo kit! The promo kit contains a variety of resources you can use to help spread the word about National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

A few of the items included are:

Wear Blue Day Flyer

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Virtual Backgrounds

Web Graphics

Social Media Imagery, Status Updates, and Sharing Instructions

Everyone can play a role in preventing child abuse and neglect.
Get involved and help raise awareness in your community by downloading this promo kit!

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Get Creative & Inspire Others

We encourage you to find unique and meaningful ways to show your support. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Host a Wear Blue Day to raise awareness
  • Gather staff and students for a district-wide photo
  • Distribute awareness bracelets and buttons and share photos
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ReLiEF Districts Making a Difference

School districts jumped into action in 2025. Here are some inspiring ways they helped raise awareness.

 

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Order Child Abuse Prevention Month Buttons For Your Staff

Buttons are a great way to bring attention to CAP Month. We have multiple designs you can choose from.

Order them now by clicking the button below.

"SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING"
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"SENSE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING"
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"HEAR SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING"
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"NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES!"
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Looking Back on Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026

Your dedication made a powerful impact during Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026! Here are some key statistics highlighting the incredible efforts of districts like yours in raising awareness and promoting child safety.

Let’s build on this success and make an even greater difference in 2026!

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5 Things You Should Know About Child Abuse Prevention Video Plays

90

Photos Shared

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Participating School Districts

14000

Total Dollars Towards Educational Grants

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School District Winners

200

Promo Kit Downloads

Raise Awareness with our Microlearning Series

Keenan and SAFER developed a series of 3-4 minute videos that will educate you and your staff to recognize risky behaviors in sexual abusers and to create best practices boundaries that intercede with those behaviors. During April, play one of the micro-learning series videos at a staff meeting.

 

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Keenan Abuse Prevention Resources

By providing access to free abuse prevention resources, we hope to help schools create a safe learning environment for children to thrive and prosper.

 

Best Practice and Training Resources

 

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