It should not hurt
to be a child.
Our mission is to coordinate community efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect.
It should not hurt to be a child.
Our mission is to coordinate community efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect.
Make a difference today
Educate
Educate yourself, other family members and your colleagues on ACEs — Adverse Childhood Experiences and their destructive impact on our society.
mandated reporters trained by FCCAP
Advocate
Be a voice for all children at risk. This involves more than reporting suspected maltreatment.
what California spends yearly per prisoner — versus $23,878 per preschool student
Donate
Give your time, treasure (money) or talent. Evidence-based prevention programs need the support of our entire community.
saved in intervention, treatment and human suffering for every $10 invested in prevention
Events
Trainings, roundtables and awareness campaigns throughout the year.
The Children's Advocate Roundtable
- April 25
- 3:00pm – 4:30pm
- Virtual Zoom
Screen addiction in children — how digital habits affect academic performance, mental health and online safety, with Dr. Jason Christopherson, Board Certified Child Psychologist.
The Children's Advocate Roundtable
- 3:00pm – 4:30pm
- Virtual Zoom
Email Jennifer Webb, Prevention Education Coordinator, at preventioncoord@fccap.org for more information.
Wear Blue 4 Kids Day
- All day
- Social media (Tag @FCCAP4kids)
Post photos in blue to raise awareness.
Blue Sunday Day of Prayer
- During worship services
- Churches nationwide
Pray for abuse victims and rescuers. Register your church at bluesunday.org.
Resources
Flyers and guides you can print, hand out and share.
Our Impact
How you can help protect children
Five things every adult in Fresno County should know. Start wherever you are.
Protecting Fresno's Children
See how child maltreatment impacts our community and why prevention matters.
Are you a Mandated Reporter?
The State of California lists 49 classifications of Mandated Reporters who are required to report child maltreatment. Find out whether your job is one of them.
Recognizing the Signs
The key warning signs to look out for — physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and neglect.
Teen Dating Violence
The warning signs of teen dating violence, how abuse can appear, and when concerns may need to be reported.
Never Shake A Baby
A few seconds of shaking can cause lifelong injury or death. Safe ways to respond when a baby won’t stop crying.
Not sure what to do?
Talk to someone at FCCAP and we’ll help you work out the right next step.
Did we help you? Tell us.
A short, confidential survey: who you are, why you came, and whether we helped. Your answers are used only to improve the services we offer and are never shared with anyone.
