Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

Shining a Light on Child Abuse Prevention: The Meaning Behind the Pinwheels and Banners

At Brush Country CASA, every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. That’s why you’ll see pinwheels and banners displayed at the Kleberg, Brooks, and Jim Wells County Courthouses throughout April—powerful symbols of our commitment to protecting children and raising awareness about child abuse prevention. The pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention. It represents the joy, innocence, and carefree spirit of childhood—a childhood that every child deserves. When you see pinwheels spinning in the wind, they serve as a reminder of our collective responsibility to create a world where children can grow up safe, loved, and free from harm. The banner displayed at each courthouse sends a clear message: Child abuse is a community issue, and prevention starts with all of us. By bringing awareness to the issue, we hope to encourage more people to get involved, support families in need, and advocate for the well-being of children.