Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month
Did you know Kansas was the first state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA)? As the Kansas chapter for PCAA, KCSL is dedicated to providing tools and materials to the community for raising awareness of child abuse prevention efforts. Please pass this newsletter on to friends, family, coworkers, partners or anyone else wanting to join the #GreatChildhoods conversation!
Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign through Prevent Child Abuse America designed to reframe child abuse prevention. The blue pinwheel is a symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention and represents the great childhoods all children deserve. It should not be equated with "negative" numbers such as mortality rates. Learn more about the campaign HERE.
Proclamations & Pinwheels
Governor Laura Kelly signed the state proclamation for April as Child Abuse Prevention Month on March 29. Additional proclamation signings have been scheduled across the state. If you have questions about hosting a proclamation signing, let us know! We’re happy to assist you.
Pinwheel gardens are popping up everywhere! The Wichita State University Child Development Center hosted a pinwheel planting April 5. Special thanks to our friends at CASA-Children Worth Saving for this week's cover photo at the Comanche County Wilmore Carousel!
Pictures always tell the best stories. We encourage you to take photos of blue pinwheels at the historical landmarks and natural wonders of Kansas. Please send your photos to us so we can share them with PCAA. You can also share your photos with us on Facebook and Twitter using #GreatChildhoods.
New Parent Helpline App
CAP Month materials available!
If you haven’t ordered your CAP Month pinwheels yet, you still have time! We have several pinwheels and other items available. We continue to provide similar materials as last year like our 40th Anniversary Toolkit, which is $40 and includes 40 pinwheels, 1 yard sign, 1 pinwheel lapel pin, 10 wristbands, bookmarks, stickers, tattoos, magnets and posters. The toolkit is a $60 value. Stickers and tattoos as supplies last. Other items include:

  • Pinwheel Lapel Pins: $2.50 each
  • Pinwheels for Prevention: $1 each or bulk pricing available for orders of 500+
  • Yard signs: $7.50 each or free with the purchase of 100 or more pinwheels
CONTACT US
Kim Osborne, KCSL Statewide Information and Resource Coordinator
316-942-4261 x1348  |  kosborne@kcsl.org