Family Resources hosting Pinwheels for Prevention event Tuesday at Kiwanis Park

A pinwheel garden to raise awareness for community activities that support families and public policies that prioritize preventing child abuse and neglect will be planted on April 4 at 6 p.m. at Kiwanis Park in Rutherfordton.

Representatives that form the Prevent Child Abuse Committee from Family Resources of Rutherford County, Partnership for Children of the Foothills, Rutherford County Sherriff's Office, Rutherford County Schools, Guardian ad Litem, and Rutherford County DSS are coming together next Tuesday to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The committee members will wear blue and help plant a pinwheel garden, which serves as the national symbol for child abuse prevention throughout the United States. During the event, a representative of the town will read the Rutherford County Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation.

This document underscores the value of a cross-divisional, multi-sector approach to child abuse prevention and unifies the dedicated professionals who do this important work in service to the children and families of Rutherford County.

The planting of the pinwheel garden emphasizes the importance of supporting positive childhood experiences and caring connections to grow thriving families and communities in our area.

Everyone is invited to attend the pinwheel planting.