Help Prevent Child Abuse by Purchasing a Sign Advocacy Network for Children will be selling yard signs beginning Monday, March 8th in various locations throughout its nine-county region to bring awareness and raise money for the agency. This sale all leads up to April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promotes the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April, as well as throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness and provide education and support to families through resources and strategies to prevent child abuse and neglect.