In December 1998, a handful of child advocates in Frederick County Maryland gathered to resurrect the promoting of April which is traditionally observed as Child Abuse Awareness Month. By meeting's end, we were all quite focused and energized and dedicated to encouraging our communities to seriously contemplate how we all might collaborate so that we could ensure that ALL of our children are kept safe from harm. Our Shared Vision Children have a right to be nurtured, respected, educated and cared for by responsible adults to ensure that they develop to their fullest potential. Our Mission Statement To plan and promote activities and events that will enlighten and educate our Frederick County Maryland communities about child abuse and its prevention.
Child abuse is a crime.
It should not be tolerated in our communities. Children have the right to live without fear and hurt of abuse. Children should be valued and treated with respect. Child abuse prevention is everyone's responsibility. Child abuse prevention doesn't mean just one thing.