April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Published April 7, 2016 By Staff Reports Robins Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The Department of Defense 2016 Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month theme is Child Safety to Prevent Child Neglect. No caregiver is perfect, but all can supervise carefully and take simple steps to keep kids safe. Keeping kids safe can be a challenge. It's important for caregivers to balance daily activities to reduce distractions and prevent accidents or injuries to children. Remember, seconds can make a difference. To seek help or support to prevent child abuse, contact the Robins Family Advocacy Program at 478-327-8398. The following events are planned in the local community: Saturday - No Excuse for Child Abuse 5K at 8 a.m., 1-mile Fun Run at 9 a.m., Central Georgia Technical College (Race is registered with "Run and See Georgia.") Now through April 30 - Pinwheels for Prevention Table Display, Bldg. 700, 78th Medical Group Atrium Now through April 30 - Prevention and Awareness Sandwich Board Display, Base Exchange and Russell Parkway Gate Blue Mondays, Wear Blue in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness, Photos can be submitted to Robins.fap@us.af.mil for Facebook spotlight. Fridays through April 29 - "1-2-3 Magic Parenting Class," 10 a.m. to noon, Nola Brantley Memorial Library, 721 Watson Boulevard