Get Involved in Prevention This April
April is Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
Raising Awareness. Strengthening Prevention. Supporting Children.
April is Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. It’s a time to come together as a community to protect children, support families, and raise awareness about how prevention starts with all of us. At Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center (WCCAC), April is a time to focus on education, visibility, and action. If everyone reading this would find one way to get involved this month, we could create meaningful change for children impacted by abuse, violence, and exploitation in our community.
Our Newsletter is a great way to stay connected with prevention efforts happening this April + beyond!
Why April Matters:
- Awareness leads to earlier intervention
- Education strengthens protective factors for children
- Community involvement helps create safer environments for families
Get Involved...
In 2026, #GoBlueDay is April 4th!
If you wear blue on #goblueday or ANY day in April, tag us on social media (@wilcocac) and we’ll reshare!
Did you know: Blue is the color associated with child abuse prevention and awareness? Wear blue during the month of April to take a stand against child abuse.
Put up pinwheels at your home or business. The pinwheel is the national symbol for child abuse awareness and prevention. The pinwheel serves as a reminder that we all have a responsibility to create safe communities and healthy environments for our kids.
Education is key to the prevention and interruption of child abuse. Linked below are free educational trainings offered by the WCCAC Education Team
On April 26, 2026 churches of all faiths are asked to join together in a day of prayer to demonstrate their appreciation to those who help abused or neglected children, and to support children and families who have been impacted by abuse. To learn more about Blue Sunday click here
The calendar below has a list of family friendly events.
Make a difference in the lives of children this April by giving generously.
For more information on how to get involved, or to share collaboration ideas, reach out to wccacinfo@wilcocactx.org
April Kick-Off Party
Thank you for helping us kick off Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month on April 1st at the Summit at Rivery Park!
Check Out our April Events Below:
We’ll keep adding events to this calendar as we finalize them. Keep checking back for updates & subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with WCCAC!
Did You Know: WCCAC is part of a powerful network of Children's Advocacy Centers working to protect kids and support healing.
Children’s Advocacy Centers follow a proven multidisciplinary model to respond to child abuse with compassion, coordination, and care. WCCAC is proud to be an accredited member of this national movement.
Learn more about the CAC model and our statewide and national partners
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX)National Children's Alliance (NCA)