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.