Pinwheels in April

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Project 1.27 is joining the pinwheel campaign along with hundreds of other organizations, churches, and government agencies to plant or display pinwheels in remembrance of abused and neglected children. 

In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the new national symbol for child abuse prevention through Pinwheels for Prevention®. Research has shown that people respond to the pinwheel. By its very nature, the blue pinwheel signifies whimsy and childlike notions. Planting a pinwheel represents the bright childhoods we all want for children (Prevent Child Abuse America).
The Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign allows individuals and organizations to learn more about prevention, support children and families, and volunteer for “family strengthening” programs. 
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Child abuse is a community concern, and it takes a community to work together to help families thrive and prevent child abuse and neglect. During April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being and work together to implement helpful strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect.

Project 1.27’s vision is “every child in a nurturing, well-supported family.” Our programs provide encouragement, support, and relationships to strengthen families and promote positive childhood experiences. Promoting positive family relationships helps build safe and nurturing homes for children. Support and Relationships are the heart of Project 1.27.

How can you help?
You can volunteer for one of the programs at Project 1.27, bring a meal to a struggling family, or volunteer with other agencies working to prevent child abuse and neglect. You can purchase a pinwheel or pinwheels and display them in your yard, church, or school, in the background of your virtual meetings, or share pinwheels on social media to promote positive families and raise awareness of child abuse prevention.

Every year in April, we recognize the importance of families and communities working together to support family well-being and prevent child maltreatment. Please join us in praying for the well-being of children and families in our communities
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Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from Him.(NLT) 
Psalms 127:3

By Bobbi Kline, Grants Manager