Blue pinwheels have been seen around town, spinning in the wind as a reminder that all children deserve happy, healthy childhoods. The initiative is thanks to local nonprofits, including Childcare Resources, Indian River Healthy Start Coalition, Hope for Families Center, Safe Families for Children, and Treasure Coast Community Health.

Representatives from the organizations gathered on the steps of the United Way of Indian River County recently to kick off Child Abuse Awareness Month and raise awareness about child abuse. Attendees joined in the conversation, sharing how they each work to provide services and interventions as a way to eradicate child abuse.

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