In 1974, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) was signed by President Richard Nixon. The act was the first federal child protection legislation, marking the beginning of a national response to child abuse and neglect issues.

In 1982, the U.S. congress designated June 6-12 as the first National Child Abuse Prevention Week.

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed April to be the first National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

In October 2015, Military OneSource Launched the Safe and Sound initiative aiming to educate military parents about resources and support available through their website and partner organizations.

Resources

• Military OneSource offers 24/7 support for the military community through their website and hotline +1(800)342-9647
  • Military OneSource: Safe and Sound
    • Child Supervision Guidelines
    • Hazards Around the Home
    • Distracted Parenting
• Army OneSouce
• Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Childhelp
• DoD Child Abuse and Safety Hotline +1(877)790-1197
• National Abuse Prevention Hotline +1(800)422-4453

Events

• Kid's Rock Grow & Giggle
  April 4, 2019
  9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  Last Frontier Community Activity Center
• Month of the Military Child (MOMC) Carnival
  April 13, 2019
  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  School Age Center
• Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
  April 27, 2019
  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  USO