Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and a time to celebrate all the amazing work happening in support of children and families. This action month is an opportunity for us all to use our voices and rally around the opportunities we have to build healthier and safer communities, together. Join us in April and all year round as we strive to make child and family wellbeing a true priority in Oregon and beyond.
Did you know?
April is also Sexual Assault Action Month! Prevention happens in partnership and we are proud to partner with the Oregon Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF) to help intentionally connect the dots between multiple forms of violence and abuse that share root causes. Join us for this year's “Growing Prevention Community Chats” series (March and April) where we highlight amazing prevention work happening all across the state. Check out SATF's PreventionLand Youtube for clips from previous years, more excellent prevention resources, and opportunities to get involved!
How communities have
joined the effort
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Businesses can post Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign messages on their outdoor marquee sings, display campaign flyers and pinwheels in their store windows, display the campaign poster on their employee bulletin boards, host a lunch for employees and invite speakers to provide information on community resources, or host a family-friendly event such as a cookout with activities designed to encourage parent-child interaction.
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Schools can include articles on healthy child development and ideas for positive parent-child interaction in newsletters or sponsor an essay or art contest with a child development or family-oriented theme based on the school curriculum.
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Early Learning providers can offer parents a list of available community resources (such as parenting classes or support groups), offer ideas for activities that help parents bond with their children, or provide an evening of free childcare for parents who need a break.
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Law enforcement officials can provide neighborhood and online safety presentations for businesses, schools, and religious or civic organizations.
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Media outlets can provide stories on community programs that are having a positive impact on children and families, report on the connection between healthy child development and healthy economic and community development, and encourage businesses to adopt family-friendly business practices by recognizing family-friendly businesses in the community.
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Churches or Synagogues can sponsor support groups for parents, offer classes on parenting and child development, or provide members with ideas about how they can be good neighbors and provide opportunities for them to reach out to families in their communities.
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Civic groups can set up pinwheel gardens and distribute campaign flyers, posters or information on community resources to libraries, grocery stores, banks, shopping centers and other high traffic areas throughout the community.
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Local politicians (mayor, city council, county commission, school board, etc.) can issue a declaration or proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month or expressing their support for the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign.
Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign
Prevent Child Abuse Oregon proudly supports the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign, a national initiative led by Prevent Child Abuse America. This effort symbolizes the importance of childhood and the belief that every child deserves a healthy, happy, and safe environment to grow. We’ve partnered with American Business Solutions to make ordering materials for your local campaign easier and more cost-efficient.
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To Order Pinwheels at PCAO Discounted Pricing:
Go to asbaces.com
Username: PCAOregon
Password: PinwheelsOR!
You’ll see PCAO’s discounted pricing (e.g., a case of pinwheels is $146.40).
An $8 release fee applies to every order, regardless of quantity.
Shipping is $22–$28, depending on location (no P.O. Boxes).
Double check your address to avoid extra fees for redirection!
Important: Oregon is sales tax-exempt—do not order directly through the site.
Instead, email Diane Penrose at dpenrose@americanbus.com with your order, billing, and shipping info. She’ll confirm your order.
Questions? Call Diane at 302-294-0817.You can now order anytime throughout the year. New items and pricing will be posted to the e-store, so take a look beyond just pinwheels!
Thanks for supporting Child Abuse Prevention Month!