CPCM is committed to ending child maltreatment in South Dakota by empowering professionals, communities, and the public to know about, respond to, and prevent child abuse and neglect in South Dakota.

Child maltreatment prevention and response is a complex issue. Responsibility for prevention efforts and corresponding promotion of child wellbeing is shared across multiple agencies and programs in the child welfare system. CPCM brings unity to the work.

Save the Date

April 15, 2025
11:30am to 1:00pm
Holiday Inn City Centre, Starlite Ballroom
Tickets: $75/individual or $500/table
Purchase tickets through USD Foundation here.

Power of Primary Prevention

Primary prevention of child maltreatment connects families to resources and supports in their community. The aim of primary prevention is to prevent child maltreatment before it happens. Examples of primary prevention can include parenting education, affordable-quality childcare, economic supports, and family-forward workplace policies.

Join Us

Learn more about the power of primary prevention from South Dakota decision-makers and business leaders. This event will discuss:

• Examples of primary prevention and how SD businesses and organizations can support primary prevention efforts.
• Update on primary prevention policies adopted in the 2025 legislative session.
• Economic benefits of family-forward workplace practices.
• Panel discussion with South Dakota business leaders with family-forward workplace practices, featuring Nan Poppen with First Bank & Trust and Carissa Schoffelman with Click Rain.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Ray of Hope event is held during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event recognizes efforts across the state to end child maltreatment. Your support of the event enables CPCM to continue to address child maltreatment as a critical public health priority and foster comprehensive understanding of its impact on individual and community well-being.