"Pinwheels for Prevention" on April 24th!

The Center's annual "Pinwheels for Prevention" Pinwheel Planting, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, is THIS WEEK! Please join us this Friday, April 24th at 10:00 AM here at our Center. Joining with our partner agencies and local community and business leaders, we will plant 1,200 pinwheels to represent the 1,200+ children we will serve in 2026. Coffee and donuts will be provided, and the Center will be open for tours following the planting.

The pinwheel is the national symbol for child abuse prevention, as the pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, and childhood, and is a physical representation of the happy and healthy lives that all children deserve.

If you are interested in learning more about our pinwheel planting, contact Taylor Ballinger at taylor@kykids.org.

Thank you to Republic Bank for making this event possible!

CAC of the Bluegrass's Legendary Partner:

Anna Stark

Every year the Children's Advocacy Centers of Kentucky honors individuals throughout the state who go above and beyond to protect children in their community.

CAC of the Bluegrass's nominee, Anna Stark, is a Specialized Investigator with the Northern Bluegrass Service Region of DCBS and a worthy recipient of the 2026 Legendary Partner award.

Anna has the distinct superpower of building authentic relationships with children so they feel heard, seen and cared for. However, the true gift of Anna is her ability, through relationship, to advocate and show up for each of her families, whether it be, in the courtroom, conversations, or any other means necessary.

We are so proud to work with her. Congratulations, Anna!

March Service Numbers

Child Abuse Prevention Month Kickoff!

April has been full of amazing events for Child Abuse Prevention Month!

On April 1st, CAC of the Bluegrass team members all wore blue for #WearBlueDay in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pictured above are a few staff members in their blue.

CAC of the Bluegrass also had the opportunity to attend Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky's Child Abuse Prevention Month Kickoff and Pinwheel Planting in Frankfort. It was a wonderful opportunity to join with individuals and partners throughout the state who wish to see a world free of child abuse, including PCAKY Executive Director Jill Seyfred and Governor Andy Beshear.

Take the Courage to Speak Pledge:

Breaking Free with Ally

Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to reflect on what steps we can all take to protect children in our communities. Local nonprofit, Breaking Free with Ally, is encouraging you to make the "Courage to Speak Promise", pledging to speak up and break the silence surrounding child sexual abuse. Make the pledge today!



Breaking Free with Ally Kentucky Inc. exists to raise awareness about childhood sexual abuse, grooming, and human trafficking, and to empower communities with education, prevention tools, and resources that help protect children and support survivors. To learn more, click here.

We are getting excited for our biggest event of the year! Join us on August 28th at Marriott Griffin Gate Resort for a night of fun to support the incredible work of the Center. For information on sponsorship opportunities and table/ticket sales, please contact Taylor at Taylor@kykids.org. See you in August!

Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass's work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our key partners.