Snapshots from CAC of the Bluegrass's annual "Pinwheels for Prevention" planting.

Great Turnout for "Pinwheels for Prevention" at CAC of the Bluegrass

The Center's annual "Pinwheels for Prevention" Pinwheel Planting, in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, was held on April 19th. Remarks were given by Republic Bank representative Emily Chambers, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, State Representative Ruth Ann Palumbo, and CAC of the Bluegrass Executive Director Winn Stephens. Our Center's front lawn is now filled with more than 1,000 pinwheels to represent the over 1,000 children we will serve in 2024.

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 great childhoods we want for all children in the communities we serve.

Representatives from our community partners such as the Lexington Police Department, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Fayette Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Fayette County Attorney's Office, Kentucky Attorney General's Office, the National Children's Alliance, Bikers Against Child Abuse, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, and more were on hand! Several LFUCG Council Members were also present to celebrate. Thank you Republic Bank for sponsoring, and thank you to everyone who attended to help us prevent child abuse in Central Kentucky.

Get Involved and Plant a Virtual Pinwheel!

The Children's Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass reduces the trauma experienced by child survivors of sexual abuse by providing services to them in a nurturing, child-friendly, and safe environment.

You can help support these crucial healing services by donating to our Center. To celebrate our 30th anniversary, consider a $30 donation!

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, each donation will be recognized in our Virtual Pinwheel Garden! Donate here or by mail to our Center at 162 N. Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY 40502. By donating you are providing hope for a better future for children and families in Central Kentucky!

Members of Gray's "Emerging Leaders" and "Groundbreaking Women" groups

The Center is Ready for Spring

Thanks to Gray, Inc.

We had a fantastic group of volunteers from Gray's Emerging Leaders and Groundbreaking Women at the Center on Tuesday, April 16th. They helped with mulching, painting, planting flowers, pressure washing, playground revitalization, and other outdoor projects. We are so appreciative of this incredible group of volunteers, and for all of Gray's support of CAC of the Bluegrass and Children's Advocacy Centers nationwide.

Pinwheel Planting at

Padgett Construction

Several members of the Padgett Construction team helped CAC of the Bluegrass kick off a week of Child Abuse Prevention Month events by hosting a Pinwheel Planting at Padgett's main office on April 15th. Padgett has been a longtime supporter of CAC of the Bluegrass, and we are so thankful for their partnership and for such a wonderful and visible display of support along Nicholasville Road.

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CACBG Staff on Wear Blue Day

CACBG staff wore blue on April 5th to kick-off April's Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Save the Date: An Evening For The Children's Advocacy Center

of the Bluegrass

We are getting excited for our biggest event of the year! Join us on August 23rd at Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Spa 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!

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