By Christie Hendricks
On April 10, the Lake Butler Woman’s Club participated in Prevent Child Abuse Florida’s statewide Pinwheels for Prevention campaign in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of the observance, members planted a “pinwheel garden” at the Union County Courthouse.
The blue and silver pinwheels represent the happy, healthy childhoods that all children deserve.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to celebrate the good things our communities do to promote healthy child development, support families and help prevent child abuse and neglect. In a national survey, 94% of parents said they needed help of some kind. However, fewer than 20% of parents said they would actually seek help.
Pinwheels for Prevention is part of a national movement to change the way people think about prevention. Florida’s campaign emphasizes the importance of learning about healthy child development , supporting positive parenting practices and taking action on behalf of the children and families in our communities. Some simple ideas for ways to help might include: reading to children in an after-school program or cooking dinner one night for a busy parent.
For more information, please visit www.PreventChildAbuseFL.org
The Lake Butler Woman’s Club has been in service to their community for 105 years. If you are interested in volunteering and serving in your community as a member of the Lake Butler Woman’s Club, their next meeting will be Monday, May 20, at 6:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse. They also have a Facebook page that you can like and follow for more information about club activities : GFWC Lake Butler Woman’s Club.
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