April’s Child’s "Strengthening Families One Step at a Time Walkathon” will be held at Rye Playland Sunday, May 1^st at 9am. Children, families, friends and colleagues will have a lot of fun at a 5K walk or a 1/2 mile stroll, enjoying activities and entertainment. Registered walkers will get a tee shirt, a goody bag, refreshments, and prizes.

This event raises awareness about preventing child abuse and neglect in Westchester County for April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Our agency's new name "April’s Child"  (previously the Child Abuse Prevention Center) emphasizes the 90% success rate we have in helping parents create a loving and nurturing environment for their children.  

Proceeds from the Walk-a-thon go directly to help fund April’s Child’s programs and services, which include a home visiting Parent Aide Program, a 24/7 Parent HelpLine, Parenting Groups and Workshops, and a Speaker’s Bureau. Due to a recent cut in funding your support is needed now more than ever before.

All community members are encouraged to participate and make a difference in a child’s life by walking, creating a team, donating or sponsoring the event. For more information see our walk website aprilschildwalk.dojiggy.com, call 914 997-2642 or email with any questions or ideas.  Thanks!