The Child Center Plants Pinwheel Garden

held its first ever Pinwheels for Prevention campaign this month, culminating with the planting of a pinwheel garden Friday. The Child Center is a , based in Wentzville, that serves 14 counties. 

April is designated the national Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Pinwheels for Prevention focuses on community activities and public policies to ensure that child abuse and neglect is eradicated in our world.

The campaign was designed in 2009 by Prevent Child Abuse America. Since then, forty states have participated and more than 1.3 million pinwheel have been distributed.

"April 15 is 'Go Blue Day' — the entire month is to recognize child abuse but we are looking for real focus on this one day," said Ellen Teller, executive director of The Child Center. 

Individuals can help by purchasing pinwheels from The Child Center. The ceremony was held at CenturyLink in Wentzville. 

The pinwheels are $10 each. T-shirts with the pinwheel logo are also available for $10 at The Child Center. The pinwheels will continue to be sold throughout the month and T-shirts will be sold throughout the year.

Those looking to purchase a pinwheel or aid the center in some way can call the center at 636-332-0899 or visit the center's web site at www.thechildcenter.com.