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This is a time to come together to prevent child abuse by raising awareness, supporting families, and strengthening our communities. When we invest in prevention, we create safe, nurturing environments where every child has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, pinwheels serve as a symbol of hope, representing the desire for happy, healthy childhoods and the shared effort to prevent abuse and neglect. Their playful nature reminds us of the bright futures every child deserves and the importance of creating safe, supportive environments for all children.
This year, Wear Blue Day is Friday, April 4 — and we invite you to join Camelot Community Care by wearing blue to show your support for preventing child abuse.
Also, speak up for children on Digital Advocacy Day, which is Wednesday, April 9. Contact your legislators and support policies that prevent abuse and strengthen families. Find yours at www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative.
Taking Action: Why We Must Prevent Child Abuse
Child abuse and neglect are heartbreaking realities that affect millions of children across the U.S. each year:
1 in 7
In the past year, 1 in 7 children have experienced abuse or neglect.
1,820
In 2021, 1820 children died due to abuse and neglect.
$592 Billion
The estimated lifetime cost associated with just one year of confirmed cases is $592 billion.
(Source: CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/child-abuse-neglect/about/index.html)
Camelot’s Commitment to Prevention
As a leading provider of services to children and families, Camelot Community Care is on the front lines of prevention every day through these impactful programs:
Foster Care Services
Camelot provides nurturing, stable homes for children impacted by abuse or neglect, managing over 300 foster homes that care for more than 600 children in safe and supportive family environments.
Child Welfare Case Management
Camelot’s Child Welfare Case Management teams work daily with families to address safety concerns and build long-term stability—supporting over 700 children each day as they move toward reunification or permanent placement.
Family Reunification
Supporting parents with counseling, resources, and skill-building to safely bring their children home, Camelot helps hundreds of families each year—reuniting 163 children with their biological families and placing 19 children with their forever families through adoption in a single year.
Independent Living Services
Camelot equips youth aging out of foster care with the skills and support they need to break the cycle of trauma and build stable futures—empowering over 78% of participants in the Independent Living Program to earn their high school diploma or GED.
Treatment Foster Care
Camelot provides specialized care for children with emotional or behavioral needs due to past trauma. Through our Treatment Foster Care program, we recruit, train, and license Therapeutic Foster Parents who offer structured, nurturing homes with essential therapeutic support. In one year, we licensed 25 homes and delivered over 53,000 days of care.
Camelot’s services and figures highlight a strong commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect by providing comprehensive support for children and families—working to respond to abuse and, more importantly, trying to help stop it before it starts.
How You Can Support Child Abuse Prevention This April
Wear Blue Day – Friday, April 4
Wear blue to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. Rally your coworkers, friends, and family to join you, and share your photos on social media with hashtags #WearBlueDay2025 and #CamelotCommunityCare.
Digital Advocacy Day – Wednesday, April 9
Use your voice to advocate for funding and stronger policies! Support legislation that invests in child abuse prevention, early intervention, and family support services. On April 9, take a few minutes to email or call your state legislators and let them know that preventing child abuse is a priority
• Find your representatives here: www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative.
• Share key messages on social media, tag your legislators, and encourage others to take action too—together, we can build safer, stronger communities for children.
Recognize and Report Abuse
Learn the signs of child abuse and neglect, and how to report it safely and effectively. Your awareness could help protect a child in danger
Volunteer Your Time
Offer your support to local child- and family-focused organizations such as:
• Children's Advocacy Centers
• Guardian ad Litem Programs
• Local Department of Social Services
• Family Resource Centers
• Nonprofits like Prevent Child Abuse chapters or CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Donate to Trusted Organizations
Consider financial or in-kind donations to nonprofits dedicated to prevention, support, and healing for children and families impacted by abuse.
Together, we can protect children, strengthen families, and build a brighter, safer future for all.
Thank you for supporting Camelot Community Care and for standing with us this month—and every month—as we work to end child abuse and neglect.
With gratitude,
Team Camelot Community Care
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