CASA Program Hosts Pinwheel Planting to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Victims

The annual event aims to highlight the importance of preventing child abuse and supporting affected children in Breckinridge County.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:41pm

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CASA of the Heartland, a nonprofit organization that advocates for abused and neglected children, hosted its second annual Pinwheel Planting community event in Hardinsburg, Kentucky. The event invited members of the Breckinridge County community to plant 750 blue and white pinwheels as part of the national Pinwheels for Prevention campaign, which symbolizes the hope, health, and happiness that all children deserve.

Why it matters

The Pinwheel Planting event is designed to raise awareness about child abuse prevention and encourage the community to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and events like this one aim to strengthen families and inspire communities to play an active role in protecting vulnerable children.

The details

During the event, volunteers planted 750 pinwheels at First State Bank in Hardinsburg. The pinwheels will remain on display through the end of April to highlight the importance of preventing child abuse and supporting children who have already experienced maltreatment. CASA of the Heartland, which expanded to include several counties in recent years, organizes similar pinwheel planting events across the region to engage local communities.

  • The Pinwheel Planting event took place on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • The pinwheels will remain on display through the end of April 2026.

The players

CASA of the Heartland

A nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers to advocate for abused, neglected, and dependent children under the protection of the local family court system.

Michelle Kail

The Executive Director of CASA of the Heartland.

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What they’re saying

“Our hope is that by hosting this event in Breckinridge County, we can raise awareness about child abuse prevention and help our community recognize the signs of abuse and neglect.”

— Michelle Kail, Executive Director, CASA of the Heartland

What’s next

CASA of the Heartland is actively seeking volunteers to serve local children who are on a waitlist for a CASA volunteer in Breckinridge County. Interested community members can get involved by visiting the organization's website or calling their office.

The takeaway

Events like the Pinwheel Planting play a crucial role in raising awareness about child abuse and neglect, while also highlighting the important work of organizations like CASA that advocate for the well-being of vulnerable children in the community.