Be Part of the Movement
The CPCA 2026
One Too
Many 5k
to End Child Abuse
The race to end child abuse is back! One in 10 children will be abused before their 18th birthday, and we believe one child abused is ONE TOO MANY!
Paws
&
Pours
for
Prevention
September 26 • 11AM − 6PM
∼ @Benmarl Winery ∼
Join us Saturday, September 26th, 2026 from 11am-6pm. No Entry Fee, Food & Wine for Purchase, Live Music, Popup Vendors, Dog and Family Friendly Event.
Learn the Warning Signs
Knowing what abuse and neglect might look like could save a child’s life.
The CPCA Announces New Executive Director
The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of the Mid-Hudson Valley has appointed Jessica Ferrantino to the role of Executive Director.
- About The CPCA
Who We Are
We are the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA), to prevent child abuse in the Mid-Hudson Valley.
Founded in 1973, the CPCA is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is dedicated to the reduction of child maltreatment. Each year, we serve approximately 15,000 children, adults, and families through prevention programming, educational training, and support services—all focused on ending the cycle of child abuse.
For Families
Our parent and caregiver education programs provide evidence-based programs to empower parents of all abilities to be the best parents they can be.
For Supporters
Support from our community ensures we are able to continue to provide our critical, life-saving programs!
For Our Community
We provide critical training to our community on how to identify and report abuse.
- Our Impact
Our mission is to prevent child abuse in the Mid-Hudson Valley. As of February 2025…
Personal Safety Program
students learned to stay safe from abuse and prevent bullying
Child Advocacy Center
children found support and healing at our CAC
Community Education
individuals learned to recognize & report child abuse
Supportive Parenting Program
parents/caregivers learned nurturing and parenting skills
“Protecting our future by empowering families and ensuring every child is safe from abuse.”
— CPCA
