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Let’s Build Together for Prevention this April

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, an effort to raise public awareness about and take a stand against child abuse and neglect. It is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities who work together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families through positive childhood experiences. At ACT, we know that to reach every Alaskan, our relationship with partners across the state is our biggest asset.

That’s why this April, we want to give you the tools you need to help spread the word on Child Abuse Prevention Month.

COMMUNICATION TOOLS FOR SPREADING THE WORD ON PREVENTION

Social Media Toolkit

Each year, ACT releases a toolkit of materials (including sample communication pieces, suggestions for outreach, and advocacy opportunities). Whether you use the tools in their entirety, in part, or simply for inspiration, we at Alaska Children’s Trust are here to help. If you need assistance, please contact ACT Director of Communications Kaila Pfister here or call 907-248-7378.

Get the toolkit

You can also access the social media pieces in Google Drive here or in Canva here (where you can personalize them with your colors or brand logo).

ON APRIL 5, 2024 WEAR BLUE

Participate in Go Blue Day!

Help spread the word and raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month by joining us for Go Blue Day (the first Friday of April) each year. Wear blue, paint your nails blue, use food coloring to make your food blue, make a sign, and get creative with your Blue ideas! Then, let the world know. Post on social media and tag #gobluedayAK on Facebook, Instagram, or X to be featured on the Alaska Children’s Trust page.

Here are some ideas for you to support Go Blue Day:

Most importantly, wear blue on Friday, April 5, 2024. Take a selfie and post it on Facebook, Instagram, or X using #GoBlueDayAK
Send an email to everyone at work and friends and family, encouraging them to wear blue.
Hang up posters at work or in the community.

Check out the go blue activity book

OPEN NOW THROUGH MARCH 22 (or until funds are dispersed)

Mini-Grants

Alaska Children’s Trust offered mini grants to organizations to support activities across Alaska - funds have now been dispersed to qualifying organizations. The goal of the mini grants is to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention and support activities to strengthen families.

LEARN MORE & APPLY HERE >

PRIORITY ORDERS have closed

Prevention Month Materials

Each year, ACT distributes materials for prevention month free to our partners across Alaska.
Priority orders are now closed, but we will still do our best to provide whatever we can to those who order now. To order, please email Kaila Pfister with what you would like for your organization.

Magnetic photo frame with resources like food access, child care, and more