April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time for our community to come together to focus on healing and justice for children and their families who are victims of violence and sexual abuse. 

It’s difficult to accept that child abuse happens in the Grand Valley. But it does. And turning a blind eye feeds the trauma and allows it to continue. The only way to end child abuse is to not turn away. To not let children navigate the darkness alone. To walk with them, believe them, support them, fight for them, love them, help them, and uplift them.  Because with each child we heal, there’s hope for all.

During this month, communities and organizations across the nation are joining together to share strategies and stories centered around hope, healing, prevention, and justice. We are asking you to join in! Because the work we do would not be possible without your support. And because of you, we are determined to keep fighting, to keep healing our community and to help end abuse.  

We have served over 20,000 individuals in the past 25 years. This year alone, we have already provided services to 157 survivors and their families. Every child is supported. No child walks alone. No child remains a victim. Together we help end the suffering, we begin to heal, and we transform from victim to survivor.  

Financial donations are the best way to support the work we put into our day-to-day efforts. However, we know that is not feasible for all, and we love any signs of support. We have outlined ways you can show your support below, beyond a financial gift.

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Stewards of Children Training Program

Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth, parents/caregivers, and for individuals concerned about the safety of children. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors.

Sign up for a course and encourage your peers to do the same.


Join The Center for Children on social media throughout April.
We will be sharing quotes, tips, and more about advocating for children in our community. Be sure to follow and engage with us on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to our eNewsletter. 

Other Ways You Can Help 

Support the Center through a Donation 
Educate yourself on the importance of child abuse prevention
Donate an item on our wish list
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We’re here to fight for children every way we can. We support them, uplift them, help them rise above the trauma and emerge with strength to become the wholly healed person they were meant to be. 

Join In. 

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