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Step Up for Kids: Berkshire County

April 17, 2026 10:00 am
Date April 17, 2026
Time 10:00 AM
Location Pittsfield, MA
Banner for the Berkshire County Step Up for Kids event on April 17, 2026, 10 am at Pittsfield City Hall. Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month. Orange steps and Step Up for Kids logo are shown on the right.
Each of the 56 shoes represents a confirmed case of child abuse and neglect every month in Berkshire County.
Each shoe represents a confirmed case of child abuse and neglect every month in Berkshire County

Each April, we gather at Pittsfield City Hall to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and highlight the critical role that lawmakers, advocates, and communities play in keeping children safe. Children’s shoes will line the stairs, representing the average number of confirmed child abuse and neglect cases each month in Berkshire County.

We look forward to joining you in Pittsfield for Step Up for Kids: Berkshire County. This event brings our community together in support of children and families, highlighting the importance of prevention efforts.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Christen Romanick at cromanick@ccberkshire.org.

Stay tuned for more details — we can’t wait to see you there!

Questions?

Please contact Alexia Edwards, Events Specialist, at alexia.edwards@childrenstrustma.org.

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April 17, 2025

Step Up for Kids Pittsfield

Fifty-six pairs of sneakers placed on the steps of City Hall signified the number of child abuse cases Berkshire County sees in one month. Child Care of the Berkshires and the Children's Trust stressed the importance of prevention programs with this visual on Friday.

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Event Highlights

woman speaking at podium with display of children's shoes
display of children's shoes outside
man speaking at podium with display of children's shoes
display of children's shoes outside
display of children's shoes outside
display of children's shoes outside
Five children sit on green grass outdoors, smiling and talking together. One child holds a yellow ring, while others relax beside her. Trees and houses are visible in the background on a sunny day.

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