Thank you for submitting your nomination for the 2026 Office of Child Abuse Prevention OCAP Parent/Caregiver Leadership Awards!

To be considered for the OCAP Parent Leadership Awards, the nominee must:

1. Be a parent or assume the responsibilities of a parent as the primary caregiver to a child or children.

2. Exhibit leadership and dedication to improving family engagement in your local community and to improving and promoting safety and well-being for other children and families.

3. Be nominated by another parent/caregiver or staff member of an organization or school in your community.

Completed nominations must be received by February 28, 2026. If you have any questions, please email kidsday@dss.ca.gov.

Thank you!

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