Every April, Cope Family Center and the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Napa County (CAPC) commemorate Blue Ribbon Month to raise awareness about child abuse and the effects it has on the victims and our community. During times of crisis, it is especially critical that we come together to protect vulnerable children.

When families struggle, children suffer. 

Following the 2017 wildfires, the child abuse rate in Napa County shot up. Parents struggled with fear, confusion and financial hardship, and the stress had a terrible impact on their children.  

Over the past three years, we have experienced the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest, an increased cost of living, and now, the war in Ukraine and rising global tensions. These issues on top of the everyday challenges of raising a family can put children at greater risk of maltreatment.

Last year there were 121 substantiated victims of child abuse and neglect. This number is likely closer to 350, because child abuse is greatly under reported. Let’s work together to protect children through these uncertain times and always.

YOU CAN HELP KEEP CHILDREN SAFE.

Everyone has a role in preventing child abuse and neglect. There are many ways you can get involved to help raise awareness and funds for child abuse prevention in our community. Click to find out more below.

These campaigns and activities are lead by Cope Family Center and the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Napa County.

30 miles - 30 days. Join walk with me to keep children safe in our community.

Join Walk With Me to take a stand against child abuse and help prevent it from happening. Become a hero and keep children safe by walking 30 miles in April while raising funds to prevent child abuse in our community. Every mile you walk will honor the victims of child abuse in our community and every dollar you raise will immediately be put to use in preventing it from happening to any more children.

Come to Cope’s annual Kids Day event for a day of family fun and connection!

Go from booth to booth learning about community resources and doing fun activities with your children. Enjoy music, performances, food, and so much more. Get ready for a day of fun, festivity and family!

Local businesses are taking a stand to make child abuse prevention a priority in our community.

Support these Blue Ribbon Businesses by dining, shopping and sipping with them all through April. These companies are demonstrating their commitment to keeping children safe by increasing awareness about child abuse in our community and raising funds to prevent it.

Participate in dine/shop/sip & donates and other special events and promotions throughout the month and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to Cope’s child abuse prevention programs.

Learn about why child abuse prevention is vital in all communities and start advocating.

Cope Family Center leads the Napa Valley Child Abuse Prevention Council, a nonprofit and government collaborative that advocates for child abuse prevention in our community. We also coordinate with the Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council to have an even greater impact. There are many regional educational events, trainings and other opportunities for you learn about the long term effects of abuse that you can attend now that all events are virtual! See the calendar and resources to start learning.

We thank all of our Blue Ribbon Champions for sponsoring our Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign and inspiring others to get involved in strengthening families and protecting children in our community.