Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

Social Media Toolkit

Child Abuse Prevention

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM), and we want your help to empower communities with resources to support Texas children, youth, and families where they live, work, and play!

For April, we encourage you to promote child abuse prevention with your networks. Our goal for this month is to reach as many individuals as possible to equip families with knowledge and resources to support child abuse prevention practices in Texas.

This toolkit includes daily messages to use in promoting child abuse prevention awareness, CAPM resources, and sample CAPM imagery to share and post.

These messages and links can be used as is or they can be customized in any way that works best for your community by directing to your prevention program’s information. Thank you for continuing to support the children and families that live, work, and play in your communities.

Go Blue Day
Wear Blue is April 4, 2025. Use #GoBlueDay to show your support of Child Abuse Prevention.

Sample Social Media Posts

Hashtags: #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ChildProtection #ChildAbuseAwareness

Know the Signs and ACT!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Children often suffer abuse and neglect in silence, too young or scared to speak up. Learn the signs: changes in behavior, appearance, or mood could signal danger. For more info, visit DFPS – Recognize the Signs of Child Abuse
Child abuse isn't always easy to spot. But physical indicators like poor hygiene and behavioral changes are red flags. If you notice something is off, don't hesitate to speak up to protect a child in need. Your identity is always confidential. Visit txabusehotline.org.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, ACT. Call 800-252-5400 or go to txabusehotline.org. Your identity is always CONFIDENTIAL!
When you make a report to DFPS, your name is confidential, and your identity is protected. Don't hesitate to speak up if you suspect abuse or neglect. Report by phone: 1-800-252-5400 or txabusehotline.org.
Child abuse is real, and we all have a responsibility to protect kids. If you see something, say something. Call the Statewide Intake line at 800-252-5400 or txabusehotline.org. Remember, your identity is always CONFIDENTIAL!

Parenting Tips

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! Let’s make #ChildSafety a priority with SAFE TALK! 1. Start the conversation about safety early. 2. Teach that private parts are private 3. Foster an open environment for sharing feelings. Together, we can protect our kids! www.dfps.texas.gov #SafeTalk #ParentingTips
Every child is at risk from online predators. Keep them safe by knowing who they're engaging with. Set clear rules for social media, gaming, and chats! For more info, visit: https://safer.connectsafely.org/family-program/
Parenting can be stressful. As a caregiver, it’s important to take time for yourself. Get some ideas here: https://tinyurl.com/ParStressTips
Disciplining your child is a critical component to parenting, but it’s not always easy. Learn more about positive discipline techniques here: https://tinyurl.com/DisciplineGPT
Rest and self-care are an important part of your daily life, so you can be your best self and parent to your child! Here are some helpful self-care tips: https://tinyurl.com/SelfCareTipsGPT

Alternative Response

Strong families build strong futures! Our Alternative Response program is here to support parents in creating a safe and nurturing environment for their children. Your journey matters, and we’re dedicated to helping you every step of the way! https://ow.ly/uF9g50UFs1f

Safe Haven Law

The #SafeHavenLaw saves lives! If you or someone you know is struggling to care for a newborn (up to 60 days old), help is here! You can legally hand your unharmed infant to hospital, EMS, or fire station staff. For more information, visit DFPS – Baby Moses Law or Safe Haven

Community

Families thrive when their community is there to support them! This month make the commitment to learn how you can help strengthen families. https://tinyurl.com/StrongComGPT
Everyone has a role when it comes to helping families in your community! Take the time to connect parents to helpful resources this month and year-round. https://earlychildhood.texas.gov
Your organization can help children in need! Fill out this quick form and discover how we can partner to make a meaningful impact in your community: DFPS – Community Partnership