On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) will join forces with its provider partners in the Bronx to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and raise awareness about the wide range of free services and supports available to families in need.
The event will take place at Crotona Park, specifically at the Martin Van Buren Playground, near Crotona Park East and Claremont Parkway.
Interim Commissioner Melissa Hester will be joined by representatives from ACS’s contracted provider agencies, along with hundreds of ACS staff members, prevention specialists, government leaders, and local families. Together, they will highlight New York City’s ongoing commitment to keeping children safe while strengthening and supporting families across the five boroughs.
A central focus of the event will be promoting ACS’s dedicated Support Line 212-676-7667, a free resource available to all New York City families. The hotline connects callers with essential services including access to food, diapers, clothing, counseling, substance abuse treatment, and other critical supports designed to help families thrive and prevent crises before they occur.
As part of the observance, attendees will receive blue pinwheels—the national symbol of Child Abuse Prevention Month—representing the importance of nurturing safe, healthy, and happy childhoods.
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