April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Coming up on Monday, April 2 – Pinwheels for Prevention!
Take a Monday-Minute and decorate a pinwheel for prevention.
Read on to see how you can support the cause all month long!
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the
year, Family & Children’s Center encourages all individuals and organizations to
play a role in making the region a better place for children and families.
This is certainly a core component to our mission, so we invite all staff to help
us celebrate and recognize the incredible work we do everyday to build strong
families and ultimately work towards the elimination of child abuse.
Join us to support the cause April 2-8, 2018
Monday, April 2—Pinwheels for Prevention
Take a Monday-minute and decorate a pinwheel for prevention! We’re encouraging staff
to decorate a pinwheel and programs to use this as an activity to promote child abuse
prevention. Once decorated, hang your pinwheels at your location all month long for
everyone to see! Feel free to decorate your lobbies or program spaces in blue. [Coloring
sheets will be available electronically.)
Wednesday, April 4— Wear Blue
Royal blue is the official color for child abuse prevention, but any kind of blue will do. Blue
jeans, blue shirt, blue socks… be creative! Post your BLUE pictures on social media and tag
@Family & Children’s Center on Facebook or @familiesforgood on Twitter & Instagram. [Blue
Ribbons/Pins will be available at your front desk.)
Friday, April 6—High Five Friday
Meaningful connections with responsible adults is key for childhood safety. Give a high five or
send a thank you note with a special message of gratitude to a deserving caregiver or mentor
in your life, like one of your parents, your child’s babysitter or a good friend. He or she will
surely appreciate the recognition. [Special notecards will be available at your front desk.)
In addition to our internal recognition week there are a variety of events going on
to participate in to help promote child abuse prevention. Consider attending and
participating in the following events:
Thursday, April 5th: Hands Are For… Kickoff Event
5:30pm — Winona National Bank, Downtown Winona
Join the Winona Child Abuse Prevention Council at their annual kick-off event. See coloring contest artwork,
enjoy refreshments and kick-off this special month.
Friday, April 6th: Pinwheels Planting
4:00pm — Partners in Excellence – La Crosse
Join the FCC & the Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force at the annual Pinwheels Planting to kickoff
this special month. It’s everyone’s turn to make a difference in the life of a child.
Sunday, April 8th: Family Fun Expo
11:00-4:00pm — Onalaska Omni Center
Support child abuse & neglect prevention by stopping by our booth
Thursday, April 12th: Blue Kids Planting
Noon — Family & Children’s Center, Winona
Join Family & Children’s Center to plant our Blue Kids signs. These signs represent children affected by child
abuse & neglect.
Saturday, April 14th: Family Fun Awareness Walk
8:00am- — Partners in Excellence— La Crosse
Join the Coulee Region Child Abuse Prevention Task Force at their annual family fun walk. Free family fun.
Tuesday, April 24th: Awareness Walk in Winona
4:30pm — Winona State University, starts at the Gazebo
Join the Winona Child Abuse Prevention Council for an awareness walk to bring this special month to a close!