Child Abuse Prevention Month proclaimed
According to a news release from Deb Robbins, director of Highland County Job and Family Services, Child Abuse Prevention Month and a time to increase community awareness for child abuse prevention while highlighting the successes of families, children and community professionals.[[In-content Ad]]
During 2013, nearly 363 children were served by Highland County Children Services.
Some of these children were placed in agency foster care for a variety of issues, including physical abuse, neglect of care, sexual abuse, domestic violence and substance abuse.
Highland County joins all 88 Ohio counties participating in Pinwheels for Prevention as a kickoff to Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
“Give ‘Em a Hug” is a county campaign that encourages you to make a difference for the families you touch by turning your influence into action. Make children a priority and take time to focus on prevention.
During the month of April hundreds of colorful pinwheels (235) will be displayed on the Highland County Courthouse lawn. Each pinwheel represents one reported case of child abuse and neglect in Highland County in 2013.
This campaign will show the public, in a very dramatic way, that child abuse and neglect continues to pervade our community.
This year, Highland County Children Services is also encouraging all Ohioans to join state child welfare agencies that will “Wear Blue to Work” on Wednesday, April 9 as a wide-sweeping show of support for the cause.