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Gov. Ron DeSantis Recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

By  //  April 2, 2019

promotes happy, safe and healthy childhoods

Governor Ron DeSantis, along with First Lady DeSantis, proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to remind Floridians of the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect and in recognition of the annual Pinwheels for Prevention campaign.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to remind Floridians of the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect and in recognition of the annual Pinwheels for Prevention campaign.

The annual campaign promotes happy, safe and healthy childhoods for all of Florida’s children.

“We care deeply about the health and well-being of our children and are excited to have the First Lady serve as the voice for all children in Florida,” said Department of Children and Families Secretary Chad Poppell.

“Connecting families with the resources they need and working together to create strong communities that support families are keys to helping children thrive. Everyone can do something to help prevent abuse – adopt, foster, mentor, support, donate. Even the smallest actions can make a big impact in the life of a child.”

The annual campaign promotes happy, safe and healthy childhoods for all of Florida’s children.

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, Floridians are urged to take simple actions to make a big impact in the life of a child.

– Offer a helping hand to children and families in distress.
– Give an hour of your time to help children and families in your community.
– Help connect a family in need with resources.
– Talk to new parents about healthy child development.

Pinwheels for Prevention is part of a national movement to change the way people think about prevention.

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Florida’s campaign emphasizes the importance of learning about healthy child development, reinforcing positive parenting practices and taking action on behalf of the children and families in our communities. The blue and silver pinwheels represent the safe, happy and healthy childhoods we want for all children.

The campaign is sponsored by the Florida Department of Children and Families in partnership with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Prevent Child Abuse Florida and numerous partners throughout the state.

For more information about Florida’s Pinwheels for Prevention campaign, visit www.PreventChildAbuseFL.org

The campaign is sponsored by the Florida Department of Children and Families in partnership with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Prevent Child Abuse Florida and numerous partners throughout the state.

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