Hope Starts Here–With YOU!

At Denver Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), we believe that every child deserves to grow up in a safe, supportive environment where they feel belonging and hope. Yet, thousands of Colorado children experience abuse every year. In fact, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys experience sexual abuse. And most don’t tell anyone for years—if ever. Our children need us to speak up, step up and show up. 

DCAC prevents child abuse, strengthens families, advocates for children who have suffered abuse and works tirelessly to ensure all children have the childhood they deserve–one filled with optimism, joy, and happiness. 

Our Hope Starts Here campaign raises awareness about child abuse, provides education about how to prevent child abuse and inspires others to show up for children who need us. But we can't start hope here without you. We need your support this April and always. 

Register to create your own Hope Starts Here fundraising page. In addition to helping fight child abuse, if you raise $500, you will receive a ticket to Swing for Hope Celebration on May 8th. Swing for Hope features an award ceremony, happy hour drinks, two hours of Topgolf play, and a delicious catered buffet dinner. Raise $1,000 and receive limited edition DCAC Art Coasters. Raise $4,000 and receive 6 tickets to Swing for Hope. 

DCAC by the Numbers in 2024 

  • Reached 5,308 children, 541 parents, and 430 teachers through their community outreach and prevention work.

  • Conducted 843 forensic interviews.

  • Provided case management, mental health assessments, and treatment for 614 clients.

April: National Child Abuse Prevention Month 

Every April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) to highlight the importance of communities coming together to prevent child abuse, strengthen families and raise awareness. 

Children who experience abuse and neglect are your neighbors, the kids playing in the park and the children talking loudly in the grocery store. They did nothing to deserve abuse that leaves them feeling hopeless, uncertain and alone.

 

And the impact doesn’t stop at childhood. 

  • Children who are abused are 25% more likely to experience a teen pregnancy.

  • 30% of children who are abused and neglected will likely abuse their own children.

  • Children who are neglected have a more than 40% increased risk of dying in early adulthood. 

That’s why DCAC created the Hope Starts Here campaign for the month of April. 

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How Your Donation Makes an Impact

  • $5 provides snacks for 5 children or art supplies for one therapy session 

  • $25 provides child abuse prevention education for one child

  • $50 provides transportation to DCAC for a family to receive services 

  • $125 provides a therapy session for one child 

  • $500 provides prevention programming for one classroom

  • $900 provides a forensic interview and victim advocacy for one child 

  • $3,000 provides a full day of therapy sessions at DCAC

  • $5,750 provides a full treatment cycle for one child 

  • $10,000 provides prevention programming for one school 

  • $60,000 provides a full month of therapy sessions for DCAC clients

Other Ways To Help

Not interested in fundraising? No worries–here are three other things you can do: 

  • Share information about child abuse. Reshare our social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) or create your own. Talking about child abuse isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. 

  • See something, say something. Every case of reported abuse is taken seriously and investigated. Often children don’t know how to speak up. Be their voice. 

  • Make a donation. Every dollar makes a difference. Give today.

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Learn More About Swing for Hope

In addition to fundraising for Hope Starts Here as an individual or with a team, your organization can joing the fight against child abuse by being a sponsor. Learn more about our Hope Starts Here and Swing for Hope sponsorship opportunities. Interested in additional sponsorship opportunities? Download DCAC's 2025 Sponsorship Package. 

What's Swing for Hope?

Join us at Topgolf on May 8th for Swing for Hope. This special evening brings together our Hope Starts Here fundraisers, supporters, and staff to honor the strides we’ve made in supporting child abuse prevention. The event will include an award ceremony, happy hour drinks, two hours of Topgolf play, and a delicious catered buffet dinner. Celebrate our shared success and help us continue making a difference. Learn more about Swing for Hope. We can’t wait to see you there!