The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

🏳️‍🌈Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate kindness, acceptance, and the freedom to be yourself.❣️

For many parents and caregivers, children may have questions about Pride, LGBTQ+ identities, or the rainbow flags they see throughout the month. When children feel safe asking questions, they learn empathy, respect, and the value of treating everyone with dignity. We don’t need to have all the answers, we simply need to create space for understanding and belonging.🌟

➡️Swipe through for a few simple tips on how to talk with children about Pride and explore resourxes that can help support these conversations.

🌈Every child deserves to feel seen, valued, safe, and accepted.

🔗For more resources check out the Dutchess County Pride Center: https://www.dutchesspride.org/

Our Community Education Program recently had the opportunity to provide child safety training to the incredible staff at Ulster YMCA Camp!☀️

By equipping camp staff with the knowledge and tools to recognize concerns, respond appropriately, and create safe environments, we are working together to help keep children safe, supported, and empowered all summer long.

Thank you to the Ulster YMCA Camp team for your commitment to the well-being of the children and families you serve.🏆

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible emcees, Annie & Ryan, for helping make our Champions Against Child Abuse Awards Celebration such a memorable evening. Your energy, professionalism, and passion for our mission helped create an inspiring event for all who attended. We are grateful for your support and partnership in protecting children and strengthening families. 💙



Photos courtesy of Nicole Puckette

We’re still feeling the excitement from Thursday night’s Annual Champions Against Child Abuse Awards Celebration! Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a memorable evening.💙🧡

Enjoy this quick glimpse of the celebration, and don’t forget to head over to our page to view the full photo album! 📸✨