Each day, there is an average of 88 reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Half of those are for children 5 years and younger.
Each day, an average of 68 babies are born in the Tampa Bay area.
Make a lasting difference for Tampa Bay families in need.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the path to a prevention is here.
Childhood trauma can have life-long impact. With your help, Champions for Children can continue providing parents with the tools they need to keep children safe and families together. Together we can light the way on the path toward prevention.
Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties are among the highest in Florida for the most reported and confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect.
About 1 in 7 children experienced child abuse and neglect in the last year in the United States.
Light the Way Soirée
Raising a New Generation
Join us for this special evening as we raise awareness and critical funds for our mission and honor our esteemed award recipient with the Cornelia Corbett Child Advocate Award.
We invite you to connect with our mission, enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and an opportunity drawing.
The potential for change is great. Together, we can unlock it and light the path toward a brighter future for Tampa Bay area families.
For decades, Champions for Children has been developing a culture of support for Tampa Bay families through proactive child abuse prevention. Through our education programs, Champion’s sponsors have empowered parents to become better community members — because they’re raising the next generation of community leaders.
Ways you can help now.
April is #Child Abuse Prevention Month and Champions for Children is shining a light on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Together, we can light the way toward a brighter future for children in the Tampa Bay area.
Join our campaign by supporting or sponsoring, sharing the work we do, and making plans to attend our special event, the Light the Way Soiree. Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer Family JCC in Tampa, FL.
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Download our social media toolkit, here, and help us create awareness of prevention during April!
Make a donation. Your gift is at work.
We know the path to prevent child abuse and neglect. Here are a few ways your giving makes a big impact. Together, we can light the way toward a brighter future for children in the Tampa Bay area.
Make a Donation
Your contribution immediately helps fund the critical support services that Tampa Bay families need to create nurturing environments for their children. By partnering, together we can have a profound impact on the children and families we serve.
Roger and Yohama
When Yohama learned that Roger, her one-year-old son, had developmental speech delays, she was desperate for answers. Thanks to Parents as Teachers, Roger experienced drastic improvements. Through the course of the program, his developmental and social interaction skills have grown. Read more in our 2023 Impact Report.
Rosie and Lillian
At 21 weeks, Lillian’s water broke, and she tragically lost her son after his first day of life. A few years later, with the birth of Rosie, her second child, Lillian returned. Layla’s House welcomed her and offered a community and emotional support system that helped her have a positive start to life for her little one. Read more in our 2023 Impact Report.
Cindy and Luke
Cindy enrolled in Champions’ Positive Parenting & Partnership as a condition for reunification. Her reluctance changed as she learned the classes were designed to build upon her existing strengths and equip her to address parenting challenges. Now reunited with their boys, Cindy and Luke say their family dynamic has dramatically transformed thanks to the support. Read more in our 2023 Impact Report.
During April, make plans to join us in lighting the way!
| Date | Join us! |
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| April 1 | Light the Way Campaign Launch
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| April 4 | Wear Blue and Bring Awareness! Wear blue and let your friends and family know why. |
| April 11 | Join us for Sip and Shop at J. McLaughlin in Hyde Park from Noon-4 p.m. |
| April 29 | Save the date for our Light the Way Soiree!
6-8 p.m. Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC; 522 N. Howard Ave. Event tickets and details, coming! |
“Layla’s House is my second home – where I can go when I need emotional support or am exhausted…This is not just Layla’s House, but my house.”
“Champions for Children has helped me tremendously. They helped me with parenting courses; plus diapers, wipes, and toys to give my son. They’re helping me give him stuff while I can’t.”
“I was working, pregnant, and had a seven-year-old. I came to Baby University — it made me a better mother. And I have someone I can reach out to if something goes wrong or if I need help.”
Raising a new generation.
Raising a New Generation
For decades, Champions for Children has been developing a culture of support for Tampa Bay families through proactive child abuse prevention. By supporting our cause, you empower parents to raise happy, healthy children – who will become our next generation of neighbors, colleagues, and community leaders.
For decades, Champions for Children has been developing a culture of support for Tampa Bay families through proactive child abuse prevention. Through our education programs, Champion’s sponsors have empowered parents to become better community members — because they’re raising the next generation of community leaders.
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