Rally to launch Child Abuse Prevention Month in Michigan a Success
Fifth-graders from Lansing’s Averill Elementary School sang “It’s My Journey” to help launch this year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month at the state Capitol.
Adults and children planted a garden of bright blue and silver pinwheels March 23 at the state Capitol to launch this year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month in Michigan.
The rally was sponsored by the Children’s Trust Fund and featured Lansing’s Averill Elementary School Fifth Grade Choir, who sang “It’s My Journey.”
The pinwheels represented children and families served by child abuse prevention programs in Michigan, as well as the state’s dedication to supporting healthy, safe children and families. The pinwheel is the national symbol of child abuse and neglect prevention.
This year’s event theme was once again, “The Power of One: You Can Make a Difference.” Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Michigan.
“Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to pause and acknowledge the important work being done by parents, advocates and our service providers to support child and families throughout Michigan,” said CTF Executive Director Michael Foley. “With more than 29,000 confirmations, we continue to have far too many child victims of abuse and neglect.
“As our ‘Power of One’ theme suggests, each one of us can make a difference in this vital work. We encourage everyone to work with your local child abuse councils and to participate in local events.”
Last year, 29,401 children were abuse or neglected in Michigan.
For more information, please visit www.michigan.gov/ctf.
