CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KFVS) - The Southern Region Child Abuse Prevention Committee will host a “Pinwheels of Possibility” themed press conference on Thursday, April 2, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, the Illinois Deptartment of Children and Family Services, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children and other partner organizations will be holding the conference.
According to organizers, the goal of the event is to raise awareness about child abuse in the region.
“This year’s theme, Pinwheels of Possibility, reminds us that when we support families early and invest in prevention, we strengthen parents, reduce stress, and create the conditions for children to thrive,” said Prevent Child Abuse Illinois Executive Director Tarra Winters.
The conference will include guest speakers, resource tables hosted by agency representatives and a pinwheel garden planting.
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The conference will be located at:
John A. Logan College
H Building
700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, IL 62918
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The conference will begin at 1 p.m. and is open to the public.
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