Our Impact
At Prevent Child Abuse Delaware, every lesson, workshop, and training session is designed to protect children and strengthen families across the state. In the 2023–24 school year alone, our programs reached nearly 40,000 Delawareans—including students, educators, parents, foster families, and community professionals—equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to prevent child abuse and create safer, healthier communities.
Explore the data below to see how our B.E. S.M.A.R.T. program, professional trainings, and community initiatives are making a measurable difference across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties.
2023-24 School Year
Prevent Child Abuse Delaware reaches 61% of eligible students statewide – serving nearly 40,000 participants across Delaware through prevention education and professional training.
B.E. S.M.A.R.T. Program Results
- 39,368 total participants
- 37,467 students (Pre-K through 6th grade)
- 1,901 adults (teachers, staff, parents)
- 1,800 programs delivered
- 2,545 individual sessions
New Castle County - 22,377 students
- 12 school districts and charter/private schools
- Major districts: Appoquinimink, Colonial, Red Clay, Brandywine (6th grade only)
- Charter/Private: MOT Charter, First State Montessori, Odyssey Charter, Academia Antonia Alonso, St. Ann's, St. Mary Magdalen, St. Anthony's, Tower Hill
Kent County - 7,913 students
- 4 school districts and charter schools
- Districts: Capital, Lake Forest, Smyrna
- Charter: Providence Creek Academy
Sussex County - 9,018 students
- 4 school districts and charter schools
- Districts: Cape Henlopen, Indian River
- Charter/Private: Sussex Montessori, Sussex Academy
Professional Training Programs
14 workshops reaching 272 participants
Training topics for schools, childcare centers, home visitors, and community organizations
25 trainings for 272 foster parents
Pre-service Training: 27 hours of training across 6 courses for 90 prospective foster parents
Supporting home visiting professionals
- 7 workshops for 108 participants (14 hours total)
- 5 reflective supervision meetings for 45 participants (14 hours total)
Key Impact
Nearly 40,000 Delawareans received child abuse prevention education or professional training through PCAD programs in the 2023-24 school year.