HUMBOLDT — During the month of April, you’ll see blue pinwheels sprout across the region.
It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month, and area organizations will “plant” the pinwheels as a reminder to protect children.
On Friday, representatives of the Kansas Children’s Service League traveled to The Growing Place in Humboldt. It was the first time the preschool has been involved with the effort. Alisha Turner with the Children’s Service League said it’s a good age group to target efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
“This is where the kids are,” she said. “We’re here to help teach parents and community members that if you see something, say something. And it’s important to educate the world about preventing child abuse and neglect, so we can raise our children to be strong, independent and healthy.”
During the month of April, the Kansas Children’s Service League will team up with Hope Unlimited and Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to ask municipalities to issue proclamations and spread awareness about child abuse and neglect.
