Child Abuse Prevention Month
Date Posted: April 22, 2026
It is a time to recognize the important role families, educators, and community partners play in keeping children safe and supported. At Mississippi Families for Kids, we strengthen prevention through services like developmental screenings, family support, early childhood partnerships, mental health services, and connections to community resources that help families thrive. When families are supported early and consistently, children are more likely to grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing environments.
MFFK has partnered with the Mississippi Alliance for Child and Community Advocacy (MACCA) to promote awareness and action. Representatives from child service agencies across Mississippi share why this issue matters and what you can do to get involved. You can view the video here.
Here are some other ways you can support child abuse prevention:
- Pause & Plant a Pinwheel (A national moment of Possibility symbolizing the collective actions that strengthen families and help prevent child abuse & neglect. Wear blue, plant a pinwheel, take a picture, post it on social media and where appropriate, use the campaign hashtags #MomentOfPossibility #PinwheelsOfPossibility #CAPMonth2026 #WearBlueDay)
- Share local impact stories to inspire others
- Engage policymakers – we all have an opportunity to bring national attention to the strategies and everyday actions that help children and families thrive. Contact your Members of Congress today to raise awareness for policies that strengthen child abuse prevention and invest in families https://preventchildabuse.quorum.us/campaign/151680
- Coordinate training at your organization around the signs of child abuse and mandated reporting
- Join organizations who are doing the work to prevent child abuse
Together, we can build stronger families and safer communities for every child.