April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child abuse and neglect are a societal problem. This month, we are asking members of our community to help us raise $2,000 to fund our prevention programs. Together, we can make a difference for our children.
Promoting Healthy Childhoods
Every day, on average, 13 new cases of child abuse and neglect are reported in Kalamazoo County. A fourth of those cases demand immediate intervention. Many more cases are never reported. Consider these facts:
- Nearly 80% of abuse victims can develop psychiatric disorders by age 21, such as depression, chronic anxiety, eating disorders and PTSD
- Child abuse survivors are almost four times more likely to become drug addicts or alcoholics
- 36% of women and 14% of men in prison were abused as children
- Some abused children become abusers themselves later in life, continuing a cycle of pain
Preventing abuse is key to solving this very real and growing problem. Support KCAN today to help us reverse the cycle of abuse!
Donate Now
Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to protect local children from abuse and neglect. Together, we can make a difference.