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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Microlearning Series
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Abuse Prevention Resources

Get Ready for Child Abuse Prevention Month!

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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 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.

🎟️ How the Raffle Works 🎟️

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.

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!

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:

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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!

Download Promo Kit

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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Help Your District Win a $2,000 Educational Grant

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 $2,000 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.

2025 CAP Month Educational Grant Winners

Congratulations to Menifee Union School District, Palm Springs Unified School District, and Perris Union High School District for each winning a $2,000 educational grant!

 

2025 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.

 

Bassett Unified School District
Beaumont Unified School District
Cajon Valley Union School District
Carmel Unified School District
Corona-Norco Unified School District
Ducor Union Elementary School District
Dunsmuir High School
Eureka City Schools
Fremont Union High School District
Hemet Unified School District
Jurupa Unified School District
Kerman Unified School District
Lakeport Unified School District
Liberty Union High School District
Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District
Menifee Union School District
Newark Unified School District

Pacific Elementary School
Palm Springs Unified School District
Palo Verde Unified School District
Perris Union High School District
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Pleasanton Unified School District
Redding Elementary School District
Redlands Unified School District
Richland School District
San Marcos Unified School District
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Siskiyou County Office of Education
Snowline Joint Unified School District
Temecula Valley Unified School District
Val Verde Unified School District
Visalia Unified School District
Vista Unified School District
Willow Creek Elementary School District

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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Looking Back on Child Abuse Prevention Month 2025

Your dedication made a powerful impact during Child Abuse Prevention Month 2025! 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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Recognizing Grooming Behaviors Video Plays

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Photos Shared

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Participating School Districts

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Total Dollars Towards Educational Grants

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School District Winners

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Promo Kit Downloads

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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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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