April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Blue PINWHEELS are the national symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention. The pinwheel represents the happiness and whimsy of childhood, and it speaks to our belief that every child in our community deserves the opportunity to thrive – which starts in a safe and permanent home. The mission of Champaign County CASA is to stand up for children in the court system who have experienced abuse and neglect. It is our ultimate goal to give them hope and help them be kids again. These kids are Our Kids, and we all have a role in keeping them safe.
Get Involved With the 2025 Pinwheel Project
Become a Pinwheel Project Sponsor
We’ll recognize you as such, and provide you with an outdoor or indoor pinwheel display and sign for your business or organization for the month of April. You’ll also receive some extra promotional materials and pinwheels for distribution to friends and constituents.
Pinwheel Sponsor Levels:
- Gold – $750
- Silver – $500
- Blue – $250
Wear Blue Day
Mark your calendar for Wear Blue Day on Friday, April 4, 2025. Wear blue in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month, and invite your friends, family, coworkers, or team to do the same! Then take a picture and post on social media. Tag us @champaigncountycasa and stand with us as we stand up for Our Kids! #wearbluecu
Share a Digital Pinwheel
Support CASA this April by downloading the digital pinwheel and posting the image on social media. In doing so, you demonstrate that you stand with CASA as we stand up for Our Kids – helping to keep them safe all year long. When you post, please consider using the following caption:
“I/We stand with CASA as they stand up for Our Kids in court giving them the opportunity to thrive in a safe and permanent home.”
Hashtags #istandwithcasa #helpingourkidsthrive #ourcasakids.
Suggested donation: $25
Donate A Dollar (or more!)
Throughout the month of April, three local businesses will be participating in our Donate A Dollar campaign. Visit these businesses and add a dollar (or more) to your purchase and support the mission and work of Champaign County. Grab a Pinwheel when you give, and stand with CASA as we stand up for Our Kids in court and in the community!
2025 Participating businesses are the CU flower house and Planted in Champaign, and Whisk Coffee and Wine Bar in Mahomet.
Make a Gift
Your gift helps us to continue our mission of standing up for Our Kids in court, helping to prevent future abuse and neglect.
Become a Volunteer
For just a few hours a month you can give a child a voice when they need it most.
Stand with CASA as We Stand Up for Our Kids in Court to Prevent Future Abuse and Neglect.
For more information about how you can make a life-changing difference with Champaign County CASA, contact Laura Brown, Director of Development at lbrown@casa4kids.org
Champaign County CASA | 301 S. Vine, Suite 210 | Urbana, IL 61801
Ways You Can Prevent Child Abuse
