Concord Chamber Article: April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month — Here’s How Your Business Can Make a Difference

Every April, blue pinwheels appear across New Hampshire, bright, spinning symbols of the futures every child deserves. Child Abuse Prevention Month is a statewide call to action, and the New Hampshire Children’s Trust (NHCT) is leading that charge. NHCT is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect statewide, and ensure children grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing environments. The business community has always been one of NHCT’s greatest strengths, and this April, your company has the opportunity to make a visible, lasting difference. 

Why Businesses Are Essential Partners 

Prevention does not happen in isolation. It takes educators, families, policymakers, healthcare providers, and businesses. When local companies invest in child wellbeing, they send a powerful message: the health of our community is everyone’s responsibility. Corporate partnership with NHCT amplifies prevention efforts and helps sustain programs that keep families strong across all 10 counties of New Hampshire. 

How to Partner with NHCT During Prevention Month and Beyond 

1. Host a Pinwheel Garden at your business to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month (NHCT provides all materials). 

2. Participate in “Wear Blue Day” on April 10 and share your involvement with NHCT for social media recognition. 

3. Sponsor Prevention Month and attend our Child Abuse Prevention Month event at the State House Lawn on April 23 (11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.). 

4. Host a Diaper and Hygiene Product Donation Drive in support of NHCT’s Concrete Supports program and support families in need across NH.  

5. Sponsor the Strengthening Families Summit and support NHCT’s annual statewide gathering of practitioners, parent leaders, and advocates working to build resilient families. 

6. Support the Ride for Resilience through a sponsorship of the Ride, an individual rider, or a team in NHCT’s 100-mile charity bicycle ride celebrating community resilience across New Hampshire. 

   
   

We'd love to work alongside your business to build a stronger, more supportive New Hampshire for children and families. 

The businesses that thrive in New Hampshire are those that invest deeply in their communities. This April, let your organization be a bold, visible champion for children and families. To explore partnership opportunities, visit nhchildrenstrust.org or contact Jen Paveglio, Development and Events Specialist, at jpaveglio@nhchildrenstrust.org. 

About the Author 

Carroll Berg, MFA, Communications Manager 

Carroll joined the New Hampshire Children's Trust team in 2023 and quickly fell in love with the organization's upstream approach to preventing child abuse and neglect. He brings nearly three decades of experience in graphic design and print, along with a BFA and MFA in Graphic Design from Maine College of Art, where his work centered on social and political impact. 

Carroll is a NH Native from Goffstown, and when he isn’t working, he enjoys glamping and vacationing with his wife and two kids, as well as tending to his wonderful flock of chickens. He currently serves on the Board of Directors at UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc., a Goffstown-based nonprofit that empowers individuals of all abilities through partnerships with horses to promote physical, emotional, and psychological growth. 

About New Hampshire Children’s Trust 

NHCT leads the drive to strengthen families and communities, through education, advocacy, and collaboration, that prevents child abuse and neglect. We ensure parents have access to high-quality resources and support to help children develop the skills they need to thrive. We educate direct-service professionals, advocate for better policies, and connect with local agencies to strengthen families and lay the foundation for children’s success.