Tomorrow is Wear Blue Day!

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, supportive environment surrounded by people who care. That’s why every April, communities across the country come together to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month—raising awareness and taking action to build brighter childhoods for all kids. One of the easiest and most visible ways to show your support? Wear Blue Day.

Wear Blue Day is a simple yet powerful way to stand in solidarity with children and families. By wearing blue, you’re helping spark conversations about the importance of preventing child maltreatment and supporting strong families. It’s a reminder that prevention is possible—and that everyone has a role to play.

How You Can Participate in Wear Blue Day

Joining in is easy! Tomorrow, simply wear blue—whether it’s a t-shirt, a pin, or even a full outfit—to show your support for children and families. But don’t stop there! Here are some ways to take your participation even further:

• • Share on social media – Snap a picture in your blue and post it using #WearBlueDay2025, #CAPMonth2025, and/or #PoweredByHope.
  • Get your workplace or community involved – Encourage coworkers, friends, and family to join in and wear blue together.
  • Start a conversation – Use the day as an opportunity to talk about why prevention matters and how we can all make a difference.
  • Make a donation – Support the work Illuminate Colorado is doing every day to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment.
  • Learn more – Take time to explore resources on protective factors, positive childhood experiences, and ways to support parents and caregivers in your community.

Prevention starts with awareness, but it leads to action. By participating in Wear Blue Day and beyond, you’re helping create a Colorado where all children thrive.

Join us tomorrow—wear blue, spread the word, and be part of the movement for brighter childhoods!

Want to learn more about the Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign?

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Join us on April 1st for Pinwheels in the Chambers

Help us kick off the Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month by joining us for an inspiring morning.

We’ll begin the day at the First Baptist Church of Denver with a light breakfast and the presentation of the 2025 Illuminating Leadership Awards to recognize leaders in the family strengthening field. Immediately following the award presentation, help us fill the galleries of the state legislative chambers as Child Abuse Prevention Month tributes are being read.

Be sure to wear blue and join us in Miller Hall at the First Baptist Church of Denver–Illuminate will bring the pinwheels!

April 4th is Wear Blue Day!

On Wear Blue Day, let’s come together to raise awareness and show our commitment to preventing child abuse. Wear your blue and help spread the message of hope for every child’s bright future!

Become a Campaign Partner

Become a 2025 Campaign Partner by:

• • • Promoting the campaign throughout April, using the campaign toolkit and campaign messaging. Access the 2025 toolkit below!
    • Encouraging other Coloradans to take part in the campaign.
    • Filling out the campaign partner form.

Find information on events, trainings, and other important dates on our community calendar

Building healthy communities takes work. We all have a responsibility to ensure children have positive experiences and to make sure families have the resources they need, when they need them. Check out our Community Calendar to see upcoming trainings about creating positive childhood experiences, preventing child sexual abuse, and building protective factors to strengthen families, or attend an event that builds families up.

Get updates about CAPM as April approaches

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We started off the month at the Colorado State Capitol for Pinwheels in the Chambers.

April 5th was Wear Blue Day!

Illuminate Colorado staff from across the state showed their commitment to building brighter childhoods by wearing blue and a smile.

At the 2024 Pinwheel Breakfast, we celebrated outstanding leaders in prevention by presenting six Leadership Awards.

We raised money to support families and prevent child maltreatment in Colorado!

On April 27th, we teamed up with Little Man Ice Cream to raise money for family strengthening programs. Guests chatted with Illuminate staff about our work, participated in fun giveaways, and 15% of the proceeds from the afternoon were donated to Illuminate!

Throughout the month of April, and largely due to our first ever National Day of Giving, we were able to raise over $18,200 to support our mission of preventing child maltreatment! We couldn’t have done it without the help of our generous supporters, so thank you!

That’s a wrap!

Thank you for joining us for yet another inspiring and energizing Child Abuse Prevention Month.

While Child Abuse Prevention Month may be over, our mission is far from complete. Preventing child maltreatment is an ongoing effort that requires the continued support of dedicated individuals like you.

Here are two things you can do right now to stay involved:

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