HILLSBORO, Ore.- April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During this month and throughout the year, the Washington County Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team is dedicated to supporting professionals in our community in their work to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect. In recognition of this important month, please join our Child Abuse MDT members on Monday April 8th, 2019 at 1:30 PM on the east side steps of the Washington County Courthouse (145 NE 2nd Avenue, Hillsboro).

This special event will include the planting of a Pinwheels for Prevention garden, the Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation and remarks from local leaders to address the importance of child abuse prevention work in our community. Scheduled speakers include District Attorney Kevin Barton, Sheriff Pat Garrett and the Prevention Program Coordinator for CARES Northwest, Sally Blackwood.

The pinwheels planted in our community this April symbolize the happy and healthy childhood all children deserve, and the public and all Washington County employees are welcome to attend and help “plant” the garden. Participants are encouraged to wear blue to this event to make a visible statement about our commitment to ending child abuse in Washington County.

Find out more about how you can play a part and help create positive change for children in our community: https://preventchildabuseoregon.org/