In April of every year, states and communities across the nation celebrate Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. CAP Month is a time to observe the importance of families and communities to work together to prevent child abuse and neglect and to promote the overall wellbeing of children.
Check out last years events below and join us in 2025 to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month!
2024 CAP Events
-
CAP Month Fundraiser at Gimmies (West Fargo)
Practice your perfect hole-in-one while supporting prevention work! Gimmies is generously donating 10% of proceeds all day to PCAND. Reservations of the golf simulators are required-reserve your spot for April 4th today!
West Fargo
-
CAP Month Video Series
Red River Children’s Advocacy Center is providing a video series for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Access the videos by using the QR code or going to Red River Children’s Advocacy Center’s Facebook page or website!
-
CAP Month Fundraiser at Space Aliens (Bismarck)
Space Aliens (Bismarck) is partnering with PCAND in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month! Space Aliens is graciously donating 20% of proceeds on this day. ATTACHED FLYER MUST BE SHOWN TO TAKE PART IN THE FUNDRAISER
-
Connect 4 Family Event
Join us for this FREE event held at West Acres Mall in Fargo. There will be games, prizes, entertainment and more!
-
Prevention is Possible: Keeping Children Safe from Sexual Abuse
Williston and Watford City
PCAND’s Lindsey Burkhardt offers crucial education and conversation around the safety of children.
-
Wear Blue Day Hike
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Wear your favorite blue and join us for a hike while raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month! There is free admission for families that are participating in the Wear Blue Day Hike.
-
PCAND Family Fair
This FREE event will be held at the Hi-Liner Activity Center in Valley City, ND! Games, family activities, food and giveaways will all be a part of this day!
-
Stepping Up for Children Walk
Bonanzaville, West Fargo
A mile-long walk around Bonanzaville to remember and show respect to all children who have been impacted by child abuse and neglect or have lost their lives. Come and receive resources for caregivers, activities for children, and more!
Together, we will walk toward a future where child abuse no longer exists.
-
Family Make and Take Day
This is an in-person event at the Bismarck Public Library! Enjoy some fun with making crafts, having story-time, and more! Merchandise is available for purchase, but not required. This event is free!
-
Human Trafficking and Social Media Safety
This is an in-person event at Wilton Public School. Due to the content of this presentation, this is for ADULTS only. Join us for some important education and conversation.
What We Do
FFND is proud to collaborate with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to offer grants to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies beginning in November of each year. These grants support a variety of child abuse and neglect prevention awareness activities. These activities provide education and strengthen families and communities.
Grantee & Community Partner Information Center
FREE Printable Coloring Pages! Click Here: Pinwheel, Pinwheel 2, CAP Month Pages
Download Awareness Flyers Here: Wear Blue Fridays Poster Traveling Trophy Competition
Social Media Backgrounds/Images: Zoom LinkedIn Banner Facebook Theme Facebook Header
Wear Blue Day: Facebook 1 & Facebook 2
Printables: Cap Month Flyer Page 1 & Page 2 Spanish Page 1
2024 Grantees
BECEP Right Track Region VII
Dakota Children's Advocacy Center
Dickinson Public Schools *
North Star Human Service Zone Divide
Parent Family Resource Center 1 Williston
Parent Family Resource Center 2 Minot
Parent Family Resource Center 4 Grand Forks
Parent Family Resource Center 5 Fargo
Parent Family Resource Center 6 Valley City
Parent Family Resource Center 7 Mandan
Parent Family Resource Center 8 West Dakota
Red River Children’s Advocacy Center
Sanford Childrens Community Programs
SW Dakota Human Service Zone Bowman Slope
SW Dakota Human Service Zone Hettinger
Underwood Public School *
Wilton Public School *
*New Grantee
Plant a Pinwheel
In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as a national symbol of great childhoods. Since then, Pinwheels for Prevention campaigns have raised awareness and financial support in communities across the country, reinforcing the need for safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments that help children thrive.
Donate and plant a pinwheel in support of #GrowingBetter together!
Get Involved
Whether you are a Community Champion, supporter or a CAP Month grantee, you are invited to celebrate this important month.
Show support for children and families by wearing blue on Wear Blue Day April 1, 2024 and post a picture or video of yourself on your favorite social media channel(s) and including the #WearBlueND hashtag.
Contact your local officials and let your representatives know you support family friendly policies, such as paid sick and family leave, and earned income tax credits that help reduce stress on parents and caregivers.
Follow us on Facebook and share our posts widely—and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Use the hashtags #FFND #GreatChildhoods and #CAPMonth to let us know you’re committed to helping children, families, and entire communities thrive.