Pinwheels for Prevention

Every child deserves to grow up safe.

Each April, thousands of blue pinwheels are planted across the country to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month as a reminder that supporting families early keeps children safe.

This April, the Family Support Center is planting pinwheel gardens throughout Salt Lake Valley, partnering with cities and community leaders to make child abuse prevention visible, local, and real.

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Text PINWHEEL to 50155

WHY THIS MATTERS

In 2025, 8,622 children in Utah were confirmed victims of abuse or neglect.

Child abuse prevention begins long before a report is made. When parents are overwhelmed, isolated, or facing financial stress, support can make all the difference.

Family Support Center provides that support through crisis childcare, housing, and parenting education so families can find stability before situations escalate.

In 2025 alone, our Crisis Nurseries provided 2,742 visits for children whose parents needed temporary, safe care during times of stress or emergency.

Prevention works when communities invest in families early.

2026 PINWHEEL GARDEN EVENTS

Join us at one or more locations this April. Each pinwheel represents 3 confirmed cases of child abuse in Utah in 2025.

✓ COMPLETED — West Jordan Tuesday, April 7 | 9:00 AM West Jordan Justice Court 8040 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT

UPCOMING — West Valley City 3600 S. Constitution Blvd, West Valley City

Community moment: West Valley City will issue a proclamation on child abuse prevention at their City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM at West Valley City Hall.

Planting day — Tuesday, April 21:

• 9:00 AM — Pinwheel planting ceremony

• 10:00 AM — Remarks from city officials and FSC leadership

UPCOMING — Cottonwood Heights Saturday, April 25 Location to be announced

• 9:00 AM — Pinwheel planting

• Evening — Remarks from city officials and FSC leadership (time TBD)

Check back for location and evening timing updates.

★ FEATURED EVENT — Washington Square, Salt Lake City Monday, April 27 Washington Square — Salt Lake City Hall, Downtown SLC

• 9:00 AM — Pinwheel planting

• 2:30 PM — Remarks from city, county, and state officials and FSC leadership

This is our largest planting of the season. Joining us:

• Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall

• Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson

• A representative from the Utah Governor's Office

Pinwheels will remain through Wednesday, April 30.

Can't make it? You can still make an impact.

Text PINWHEEL to 50155 to give by phone.

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