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 difficult times, it is especially critical that we come together to protect vulnerable children.

When families struggle, children suffer. 

Over the past several years, our community has struggled with unprecedented hardship. Increasing political tensions, social unrest, an increased cost of living, and changing immigration policy have caused many in our community to experience fear and confusion. These issues on top of the everyday challenges of raising a family can put children at greater risk of maltreatment.

Last year there were 64 substantiated victims of child abuse and neglect. The true number of victims is likely much higher, 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:

• April 4: #WearBlue4Kids Day. Show your support by wearing blue and sharing a photo. Be sure to use #WearBlue4Kids and tag @CopeFamilyCenter!

• April 5, 10:00am-12:30pm: Community Resources for Children Family Fun Day. Experience amazing story telling with professional bilingual puppet shows by the Magical Moonshine Theatre and participate in fun children’s activities with exciting giveaways.

• April 8, 9:00am: The Napa County Board of Supervisors will present a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Napa County. The community is invited to attend to express their support.

• April 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Community Resources for Children is hosting Provider Appreciation Night. Napa County childcare providers are invited for a night of celebration. Providers will enjoy dinner and refreshments with special guest presentations, receive special recognitions and go home with fantastic gifts and raffle prizes.

• Check out the Paint the Town Blue calendar to see opportunities to eat, drink, and shop to support Cope’s programs

• Learn more about Blue Ribbon Month activities around the Bay Area with this calendar of our partner Child Abuse Prevention Councils events

• May 3: Cope’s Kids Day, a free, fun, family event provides parents with the opportunity to connect with valuable local resources while enjoying activities and entertainment with their children.

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

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 throughout the next few months. 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 next few months 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.