North Carolina Child Abuse Prevention Month Event

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Published March 25th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Positive Childhood Alliance NC are hosting a free community event on April 1, 2026, to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina, with the campaign theme 'Positive Childhoods Start With Us.'

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC) are hosting a free, family-friendly community event on April 1, 2026, at John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh, NC. This event coincides with Governor Josh Stein's proclamation of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina. The campaign theme, 'Positive Childhoods Start With Us,' emphasizes collective responsibility in fostering thriving conditions for children and families.

While this is a public awareness event and not a regulatory mandate, it highlights the state's focus on child maltreatment prevention and investment in programs supporting strong families and communities. Attendees are invited to participate in activities, and media are encouraged to RSVP. No specific compliance actions are required for regulated entities based on this announcement, but it signals ongoing state priorities in child welfare services.

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Raleigh Mar 25, 2026 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC) are holding a community event as Governor Josh Stein proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina. The free, family-friendly event will be held on Wednesday, April 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. The public and members of the media are invited to attend, plant pinwheels and enjoy the provided food, beverages and entertainment while supplies last.

North Carolina's 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign theme is "Positive Childhoods Start With Us," which serves as a reminder that everyone has a responsibility to create the conditions children and families need to thrive. This April, NCDHHS and PCANC are joining the national effort to shift the narrative around child maltreatment and increase investments in programs and policies that prioritize strong families and build connected, supportive communities.

What:
NCDHHS and PCANC Host Free Community Event Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month

Who:
Dr. Dev Sangvai, Secretary, NCDHHS
Lisa Tucker Cauley, Director of Human Services, NCDHHS
Sharon Hirsch, President and CEO, Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina
Kelly Kirk, CPSS, CADC, CFPS, Family Partner

When:
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where:
John Chavis Memorial Park
505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27601

RSVP:
Credentialed media should RSVP to news@dhhs.nc.gov if they plan to attend.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the event and are not required to RSVP.