April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month!
PCAIN/Villages Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off
Join us to launch Child Abuse Prevention Month
Come eat pastries, learn, connect, and help plant pinwheels.
Date: APRIL 1, 2024
Time: Pastries at 9:15 am with the Kickoff to begin at 10:00 a.m.
Location: PCAIN/Villages Office, 3833 N Meridian Street | Indianapolis, IN 46208
Attend In Person: Click Here to Register to Attend the Pinwheels & Pastries Event in person on April 1, 2024
View Virtually: Click Here to Join the Event virtually at 10:00 am on April 1, 2024
Pinwheel garden planting to follow.
Wear Blue Day – April 5, 2024
Put on your favorite shade of blue on Friday, April 5th to kick-start the month and show your commitment to preventing child abuse! Wearing blue connects you with millions of others across the country who support child abuse prevention efforts, strong families and healthy children. Encourage your friends and family to join in as well and share on social media. #WearBlueDay2024
VIRTUAL — PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION
Help us plant our annual pinwheel garden representing the approximately 80,000 infants born in Indiana every year. Purchase pinwheels and have them planted in honor or memory of someone special.
If you can’t attend in person but would like to have us plant a pinwheel for you, please learn more HERE.
Scout Troops interested in planting a pinwheel garden to earn a Badge/Patch?
Click Here to visit our Scout Pinwheel Patch Project page.
Matt Breman Run – April 20, 2024
As a community it is our job to make Indiana safer for our most precious resource, our children! Join us on Saturday, April 22, 2023, for the Matt Breman Run as we run and walk together to raise vital funds and awareness in support of the eradication and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Location: Military Park, Downtown Indianapolis
8:45 AM Family Activities Begin
9:40 AM Kiddie Run (ages 3 to 5)
9:45 AM Kiddie Run (ages 6 to 9)
9:50 AM Kiddie Run (ages 10 to 12)
10:00 AM 5k Run/Walk Along the Indianapolis Canal
Pets welcomed!
Join us in our mission to create a safer Indiana for our most precious resource: our children! The Matt Breman Run 5k not only promotes awareness but also raises crucial funds to support the continuous endeavors of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, a division of The Villages. Your contribution directly aids in funding free, statewide educational programs like Safe Tots, Stewards of Children, and Bullying Prevention, empowering communities to protect and nurture our youth.
To see the full details, sponsorship information and to register: Click Here
This year marks the 47th Anniversary of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, a Division of The Villages and the prevention education and resources they provide for children and families in our state! As a community it is our job to make Indiana safer for our most precious resource, our children!
Join us on Saturday, April 20, 2024 for the Matt Breman 5K Run as we run and walk together to raise vital funds and awareness in support of the eradication and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Matt Breman, former Board President of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, passed away unexpectedly in 2003, leaving behind his wife Rhonda Yoder Breman and children Jack and Elizabeth. This 17th Annual Run/Walk honors Matt’s dedication and significant involvement in working to Build Better Childhoods for ALL children in Indiana.
Funds raised from this event will assist educational programs such as Safe Tots, Stewards of Children, and Bullying Prevention, presented by Prevent Child Abuse Indiana. Help us reach our goal of $25,000 for Prevent Child Abuse Indiana. Participate, sponsor, or donate and join us in keeping Indiana’s children safe!
Can’t make it this year? Donate today to help support Prevent Child Abuse Indiana.
Pinwheel Activities for Kids
Download our Pinwheel Coloring Page or instructions on How to Make Your Own Pinwheel.
Display your pinwheel at home for all your neighbors to see.
Support Prevention
with your own Pinwheel Garden!
Go to the SHOP tab to order your Pinwheel Garden, today!
To further support Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, please consider purchasing a Business Pinwheel Kit or Home Pinwheel Kit. The pinwheels are 12″ in height and show a commitment to child abuse prevention in our state.
- The home kit comes with 24 pinwheels and an 18×24″ lawn sign with stake.
- The business kit comes with 48 pinwheels and two 18×24″ lawn signs with stakes.