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Suspect Child Abuse or Neglect?

Call Solano County’s 24-hour Child Welfare Services hotline at 1-800-544-8696.

If a child is in immediate danger or at risk of harm, call 911.

April is Child Abuse
Prevention (CAP) Month

It Takes a Village to Raise A Child

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to protect children and strengthen families. This year's theme, "It Takes a Village," highlights the collective responsibility of communities in supporting children's well-being. At Children's Network, we believe that by coming together, we can create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.​ All month long, we’ll be doing our part to spread awareness, share resources, and provide education to help prevent child abuse and build stronger communities.

CAP Month 2025 Toolkit
 
This toolkit provides resources, talking points, and activities to help raise awareness and support prevention efforts throughout Child Abuse Prevention Month.

CAP Month 2025 Webinar Series: It Takes a Village

Join us every Wednesday in April for the 2025 CAP Month Webinar Series: It Takes a Village. Hosted by The Office of Child Abuse Prevention, The Child Abuse Prevention Center, California Training Institute, and Safe & Sound, these sessions will explore ways to integrate this year’s theme into statewide prevention efforts.

Pinwheels for Prevention 2024

Pinwheels for Prevention is a campaign that raises awareness for child abuse prevention. Every April, we join this effort by planting pinwheel gardens in our community, symbolizing childhood hope and happiness and our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect. View photos from our planting event last April.

CAP Month Events

April 1, 9:00 AM

Board of Supervisors Proclamation

As part of the National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the County Board of Supervisors will do a proclamation reading at the Board of Supervisors meeting.

Location: 675 Texas Street, Fairfield, California 94533 (First Floor)

April 4

#WearBlue4Kids

Wear Blue Day for Child Abuse Prevention Month helps raise awareness and show support for preventing child abuse. By wearing blue, you stand in solidarity with children and families, making an impact in creating a safer community. Share your photos on social media to help spread the word!

April 7, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Pinwheels For Prevention

Join Children's Network of Solano County/CAPC Staff, the Fairfield Police Department, and CASA of Solano for our Second Pinwheels for Prevention planting.

Location: 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533

April 8, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Pinwheels For Prevention

Join Children's Network of Solano County/CAPC Staff, the Fairfield Police Department, and CASA of Solano for the annual Pinwheels for Prevention planting.

Location: 660 Merchant St, Vacaville, CA 95688

April 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mandated Reporter to Community Supporter Training

Join us for a special online Mandated Reporter Training in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. This free session will explore shifting from mandated reporting to community support in Solano County.

Click here to register

April 25, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Children's Memorial

Flag Day

Every year, we honor the thousands of young lives lost to abuse and neglect with a moment of silence while raising the Children’s Memorial Flag on the fourth Friday in April. Join us for this special event and support the fight for child safety.

Location: 275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533 (Health and Social Services Building)

In 2022, Solano County reported a staggering 3,252 cases of child abuse, an urgent crisis impacting our community and demanding action.

No child deserves to experience abuse. It not only harms them but also impacts families, schools, and the well-being of our entire community. Together, we can work toward prevention and ensure every child receives the safety and support they deserve.

Schedule a free Mandated Reporter Training

Equip yourself with the knowledge to recognize, report, and prevent child abuse. Schedule a free training session.

Get Involved: Attend a Solano CAPC Meeting

Join us at an upcoming meeting to learn more and be part of the effort to prevent child abuse in Solano County.

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