Child Abuse Prevention Month in Rhode Island
Building Strong Families. Preventing Child Abuse. Strengthening Communities.
Every April, communities across Rhode Island join a national movement to celebrate strong families, raise awareness about child abuse prevention, and promote the supports children and caregivers need to thrive.
Child Abuse Prevention Month reminds us that prevention is not just a one-month campaign—it is a year-round commitment to strengthening families, supporting parents, and creating communities where every child can grow up safe, healthy, and hopeful.
At Prevent Child Abuse Rhode Island, we believe that child abuse and neglect can be prevented when families have access to support, connection, resources, and opportunities to thrive.
Together, we can help build a Rhode Island where all children and families flourish.
Help us keep the Pinwheels of Possibility spinning.
URI Sigma Delta Tau CAP Month BanquetPrevention Starts with Strong Families
Supportive Relationships
Strong connections help families thrive.
Family Resilience
Families can overcome challenges with support.
Access to Resources
Support before crisis makes a difference.
Community Connections
Prevention is everyone's responsibility.
Key Opportunities To Get Involved
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Pinwheels for Prevention
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Wear blue, plant a pinwheel, and share your photos and prevention messages on social media. Here are some pinwheel activities.
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Suggested actions: Share prevention messages, lift up family-supportive policies and programs, engage policymakers, and raise awareness online.
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Suggested actions: Celebrate home visitors, connect with local implementing agencies, and help elevate the role home visiting plays in strengthening families.
Prevention in Rhode Island
Across Rhode Island, child abuse prevention and family well-being efforts rely on collaboration between families, communities, and service providers.
PSNRI supports prevention through education, peer support, and community-based programs that strengthen families statewide.
Parent and caregiver support services
Peer support and navigation
Family strengthening programs
Community partnerships
Public awareness and prevention campaigns
Free Coloring Sheets for Children & Families
Looking for a simple way to start conversations about kindness, family support, and healthy childhoods?
Download our free Child Abuse Prevention Month coloring sheets to use at schools, libraries, community events, family programs, healthcare offices, and at home.
Coloring activities can help children express creativity while reinforcing positive messages about caring relationships, community, and family well-being.
Prevention Happens Year-Round
Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportunity to raise awareness, but the work of strengthening families continues every day.
Across Rhode Island, prevention happens through:
✓ Parent Support
✓ Family Leadership
✓ Mental Health Support
✓ Parenting Education
✓ Family Resource Centers
✓ Community Partnerships
When families have what they need to thrive, children are more likely to thrive too.
Everyone has a role to play
Together, we can help create a brighter future for Rhode Island's children and families.