April is Family Strengthening Month! April marks Family Strengthening Month, an annual observance dedicated to highlighting the strengths families draw from to build safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children. This recognition reflects Wisconsin’s vision for 2025 (and beyond); Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed 2025 the “Year of the Kid,” reinforcing a statewide commitment to bolstering youth mental health, supporting the child care industry, and prioritizing the well-being of children and families. The Wisconsin Family Strengthening Month Committee is a collective group of state agencies, community-based organizations, and other partners that are united in their efforts to promote family strengthening, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. Family Strengthening Month provides communities, organizations, and individuals with resources and activities to raise awareness, promote family strengthening and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive – in April and throughout the year. Join the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board (CANPB) and partners across the state in supporting strong and thriving families. Visit: CANPB’s website for more Family Strengthening Month information and resources. DCF’s website for information about Governor Evers’s proposed budget, which includes critical investments in families, communities, and human services agencies.
