Child Abuse Prevention Month

APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Proudly joining ACH Child and Family Services in raising awareness this April for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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WHAT CONSTITUTES CHILD ABUSE?

More than three-quarters of all child abuse cases stem from neglectful supervision. The remaining cases range from physical and sexual abuse to medical and emotional abuse, and physical neglect.

More than their peers, childhood victims of abuse and neglect are likely to:

  • develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • to become homeless
  • to end up in the criminal justice system
NONE OF THESE OUTCOMES ARE ACCEPTABLE

One abused child is one too many. Yet beyond the mental anguish, the trauma, the physical injury, and the scars for life, there’s a cold hard fact: The annual cost of lost worker productivity in America due to child abuse is estimated to exceed $65-billion.

The cost of being denied a normal childhood is immeasurable. Add the cost to society, and child abuse and neglect is unacceptable.

Until we end child abuse, ACH Child and Family Services will do everything possible to make a positive difference in a child’s life. But we can’t do it alone:

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY.

Can we count on you to be an advocate for the victims?

In 2025, there were 4,592 confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect in Tarrant County.
to help protect children and preserve families, ach offers free counseling for children and families facing real world issues

At ACH Child and Family Services, our mission is to protect children and preserve families by helping them overcome life’s challenges. Real Help for Real Life is one way we live out that mission. The program provides youth and family counseling and skill‑building classes that strengthen families and empower young people to grow and flourish — all at no charge.

With convenient locations across Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Hill, and Palo Pinto counties, these bilingual services are available to children and teens ages 6 to 17 who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, conflict at home, bullying, behavior issues, school attendance problems, or even thoughts of running away. Through counseling and practical skill‑building, we offer practical solutions for real life situations, which helps kids and families grow stronger together.

If you know a family who is struggling and needs support in parenting,
call ACH at 817-335-4673

If someone suspects abuse and neglect, call the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.

Get Immediate Help

Call 817.335.HOPE (4673)

OR

1.888.296.8099

Answered 24 hours a day

Not an emergency services phone number. Call 911 for medical emergencies.

YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER
TURNING POINT
SUICIDE PREVENTION
REPORT CHILD ABUSE

In Texas: 1.800.252.5400
Nationwide: 1.800.4.A.CHILD

Under $25,000

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