MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer L. Stein
PCA Georgia Executive Director
[email protected]
ATLANTA—This April, Positive Child Alliance Georgia, formerly known as Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, and Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) unite for National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, championing the theme: “Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention.”
At the heart of this campaign is our North Star—a world where all children and families are living a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future. To achieve this vision, we must prioritize prevention—ensuring that families have the resources, support, and connections they need before challenges become crises. “Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and every family deserves the support to build a strong foundation,” said Jennifer Stein, Executive Director of PCA Georgia, which is housed in the Georgia State University School of Public Health. “Hope fuels resilience, and prevention provides the tools to create lasting change. This April, we celebrate the power of prevention and the communities that make it possible.”
How to Get Involved in CAP Month 2025
- #WearBlueDay – April 4 – Show your support by wearing blue and sharing photos using #WearBlueDay2025, #PoweredByHope, and #CAPMonth.
- Reach out to a local PCA Georgia council; more than 35 councils are providing direct service to families across the state.
- Social Media Campaign: Follow Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia for shareable content, action steps, and real stories of hope and prevention in action.
Prevention: The Pathway to a Brighter Future
“Prevention is possible. With the right policies, investments, and community support, every family can thrive,” said PCA America President and CEO Dr. Melissa Merrick. “Hope is what inspires us to dream of a better future, and prevention is what turns those dreams into reality.”
Through evidence-based programs, PCA Georgia empowers prevention professionals and families with critical resources – helping them navigate challenges such as economic hardship, childcare access and health concerns. By investing in preventive solutions, we lay the groundwork for a healthier, more hopeful future for all children.
About Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia
At Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia, we are dedicated to supporting families and communities to provide children with a positive and promising start in life. Through education, support, and connection to needed resources, we work to expand programs, practices, and policies that prevent child abuse and neglect. Together, we are building stronger families and a brighter future for all children in Georgia.
About Prevent Child Abuse America
Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens. Guided by our North Star, we work to create a world where all children and families live a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future. Through advocacy, innovation and a commitment to equity, PCA America is building a future where prevention is a reality for every family.
To learn more about CAP Month 2025 and how you can get involved, visit tinyurl.com/CAPmonthGA. Join us this April to celebrate hope, strengthen prevention, and help build a world where every child and family thrives.