Our Lady of the Lake recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month by joining the community to plant pinwheels in support the annual awareness campaign.
“The pinwheel garden planted at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is a visual reminder that we all play a role in ensuring happy and healthy childhoods for children everywhere," Jonathan Brouk, president of Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health said. "This Child Abuse Awareness Month, their presence represents the importance of creating safe and nurturing environments for all of Louisiana's children to grow and thrive."
Pinwheels for Prevention is part of a national movement to change the way people think about child abuse prevention. The campaign emphasizes the importance of learning about healthy child development, reinforcing positive parenting practices, and acting on behalf of children and families in our communities. Blue is the designated color to bring awareness to child abuse prevention, and the pinwheel is the official symbol of the month-long observance. The blue and silver pinwheels represent the happy, healthy childhoods all children deserve.
Child Abuse Prevention Month serves as an important reminder of the year-round need to protect and support those most vulnerable in our community. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, immediately call the Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline at (855) 452-5437 or the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1 (800) 4-A-Child.