April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
Community Action, Inc.'s Crossroads Project is encouraging everyone to play a role in making a positive difference in a child’s life. It's estimated that at least 1 out of 7 children has been abused in the past year. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, in 2020 over 2,000 suspected cases of repeated child abuse were recorded in Pennsylvania alone. Recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month spotlights the importance of individuals and communities working together to strengthen families and to prevent child abuse and mistreatment or neglect. Everyone can play a role in supporting parents, preventing child abuse and neglect, and improving or saving a child's life. Collaboration is key to prevention and helps protect children and create happier and more thriving families. To learn more about child abuse prevention and join Community Action, Inc. Crossroads' efforts to break the child abuse cycle, please contact the Crossroads office nearest you: Brookville 814-849-2779; Clearfield 814-768-7200; DuBois 814-371-1223; Punxsutawney 814-938-3580; or toll free at 1-800-598-3998. Contact via email to [email protected]. Together we can make a difference in preventing Child Abuse!