Together, we can strengthen families and help to prevent child abuse

Each year, National Child Abuse Awareness Month is acknowledged throughout April to recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Child abuse is a critical social issue. In 2023, the City and County of San Francisco had one child reported with abuse every 1.8 hours, and the Bay Area had one child reported every 9.1 minutes.

As well as the detrimental social and emotional impact of this intervention, the economic cost incurred by California communities in 2023 is $16.5 billion for the lifetime costs of survivors of child abuse and neglect. This money could instead be invested in supportive prevention programs, services and supports that help parents, caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families.

With your help, Safe & Sound is making great strides in addressing the needs of our community's children, parents, and families to ensure they can safely stay together and thrive, and working to transform policies and systems so they are just, equitable, and responsive to the needs of children and families. Choose your impact and join our mission to end child abuse, neglect, and trauma.