Good afternoon! You might notice on your way out of school today a group of 50 blue pinwheels by the Dexter high School sign. Mrs. Smith's child development class placed them there for Child Abuse & Neglect Awareness month. The Mother-to-Mother program in Dexter purchased the pinwheels for this project. Below is from the US Department of health and Human Services.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promotes the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness and provide education and support to families through resources and strategies to prevent child abuse and neglect. Each year, the White House and many states issue proclamations to raise awareness and to encourage communities to take steps to improve the well-being of children. To learn more about significant moments in child abuse prevention, browse the NCAPM timeline.