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Caroline CASA students launch the “Pinwheels of Hope” Coloring Project. All

Court Appointed Special Advocate Caroline County students are encouraged to color pinwheels
that will be posted in storefronts around the county and
by Amy Horne, Executive featured in the “Pinwheels of Hope” exhibit at Th e Foundry
Director, CASA of Caroline in April. Last year, nearly 1,200 colored “Pinwheels of Hope”
were submitted by CCPS students!
No child deserves to live isolated and neglected or in fear Also, during the month of April, businesses, government
of abuse. Unfortunately, abuse and neglect occur all too agencies, and everyone in the community are encouraged
often and can result in numerous adverse consequences for to create pinwheel gardens. Blue and silver pinwheels are

children and youth. These consequences are known as ACE’s the national symbol for the prevention of child abuse and

(Adverse Childhood Experiences) and they can have serious, neglect because they are an uplifting reminder of childhood

long-lasting consequences. For instance, children who have and the bright futures that all kids deserve. CASA of
been physically abused may exhibit violent and aggressive Caroline’s Pinwheels for Prevention campaign symbolizes
behavior. Also, children who’ve experienced abuse and/or our community’s commitment to protecting the children of
neglect are more likely to become involved with the Juvenile Caroline County and keeping our neighborhoods safe for
Justice System, to develop a substance use disorder, to drop children and families. Last year, more than two dozen pinwheel
out of school, and a litany of other negative outcomes. Th e gardens were created throughout the county. This year’s goal is

more severe the abuse they experience, the greater and more at least 30 displays – and a big thank you to the Towns of Ridgely
long-term the consequences may be. Taking timely action by and Greensboro who have already committed to sponsoring
raising awareness and organizing prevention activities can help and creating pinwheel gardens! The community-wide Pinwheel

curb child maltreatment. Planting Ceremony will take place in the Denton Community
Garden on Wednesday, April 10 at 4:30pm. The “Pinwheels of

Join CASA of Caroline this April as we launch our 4th
Hope” exhibit will open immediately following the ceremony.
Annual Pinwheels for Prevention campaign in recognition of
All are invited!
National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This highly impactful

community-wide campaign begins in March, when CCPS Child abuse prevention starts with each one of us. Together we
can make it easier for families to access support services and
learn how to identify and build on family strengths. Creating
Greater Impact a safe environment for kids to grow up requires a collective

effort. As long as the entire Caroline County community is
13699 Greensboro Rd, involved in raising awareness, children can look forward to a

Greensboro, MD healthy and bright future! The sponsorship form is in this issue
410-482-6897 of the Caroline Review. For more information on Pinwheels
13699 Greensboro Rd., Greensboro, MD
greaterimpactmd.com for Prevention or any of CASA of Caroline’s programs, please
410-482-6897 visit www.carolinecasa.org, call 410-479-8301, or email
www.greaterimpactmd.com AmyHorne@casaofcaroline.org.
Saturday: 6 PM
The Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention funded this project under
Sunday: 11 AM sub-award number CJAC-2019-0004 and VOCA-2018-0063. All points of view in this
document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the offi cial position

Enjoy the EXPERIENCE of any State or Federal Agency. This project is supported by a grant from the Maryland

Judiciary’s Administrative Office of the Courts number AOC-G20CA0225I.

“Impacting Caroline County and beyond
with the love of Christ for eternal gain”

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