At PCAVT, we believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment. Through our programs and partnerships, we strive to build a community where all children are protected and supported, where families are empowered and where the cycle of abuse is broken. In 2024 our programs SERVED 10,985 people, IMPACTING over 218,000 children, teens and adults through our programs and trainings.

Our programs are:

The Healthy Relationships Project (school based and adult focused)
Family Support Programs
Safe Environments for Infants and Toddlers (focusing on shaken baby syndrome and infant safe sleep practices)
The Vermont Parents Home Companion and Resource Guide
The Parents Helpline (and chat line)

Vermont is a national leader in child abuse prevention and our work is effective because of support from individuals, corporations and through events like the WALK for Safe and Happy Childhoods.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Be a WALKer - Register here!
Get Sponsors - Encourage your friends to support your WALK to raise funds for child abuse prevention programs throughout Vermont.
Form a Team - Inspire co-workers, family, friends, and neighbors to join you and raise money together!
Be Competitive - Challenge people to form their own teams and see who can raise the most for Prevent Child Abuse Vermont!
WALK! Join us on September 20th to WALK for Safe and Happy Childhoods!

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU DON'T WANT TO WALK?

Make a donation!
Support a Team with a donation
Come to the WALK to cheer on the WALKers and enjoy everything else happening on the State House Lawn.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Grand Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation

Anonymous

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Community Sponsors

Friend Sponsors

Cody Chevrolet & Cadillac | Costco | Healthy Living Market
Carris Reels | Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Inc.
PriceChopper / Market 32 | SeaComm Federal Credit Union
Vermont Federal Credit Union

Media Sponsors

2025 WALK for Safe and Happy Childhoods

Join us for a day of Family Fun - Register Below!

Team Leaderboard

Team Members