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 children 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 incredible challenges. Political tension, cuts to federal safety net services, an increased cost of living, and aggressive changes to 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 65 children confirmed to have experienced child abuse and neglect. The true number of children affected 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 to play 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 1: Pinwheel kick-off event at 10:30am at Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr, Napa). 65 pinwheels will be planted around the flag poles to represent the number of children who experienced a confirmed incident of child abuse in 2025.
  • April 10: #WearBlue4Kids Day. Show your support by wearing blue and sharing a photo. Be sure to use #WearBlue4Kids and tag @CopeFamilyCenter!
  • April 14, 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 21, 3:30pm: The City of Napa will present a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Napa city. The community is invited to attend to express their support.
  • 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
  • Visit pinwheel displays throughout Napa that honor the 65 children confirmed to have experienced maltreatment last year and represent the joyful and carefree childhoods we wish for all children to have. View them at Cope Family Center (707 Randolph St, Napa), Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (2751 Napa Valley Corporate Dr, Napa), Aldea Children and Family Services (2310 1st St, Napa) and Crosswalk Community Church (2590 1st St, Napa).
  • May 2: 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.
  • Donate to provide parents with the education, resources, and support they need to give their children safe and loving homes.
  • Learn about why child abuse prevention is vital in all communities and start advocating.

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!

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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 this month and beyond. 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.

Go Blue in April

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. Learn more about child maltreatment and our prevention work.

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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.