Each April, people across the country join together during National Child Abuse Prevention Month to help raise awareness and promote ways we can all help to strengthen families in our communities. One of the ways we do this is through Pinwheels for Prevention.
The pinwheel represents our efforts to change the way the state thinks about prevention. This means focusing on programs and public policies that prioritize prevention right from the start.
Last year DCYF distributed around 8,000 pinwheels to communities around the state. Pinwheels for Prevention is a reminder that it is not enough to just respond to child abuse and neglect – we must build and support strong families. This movement works towards developing communities that are healthy, safe, and nurturing for all children and families. Your participation makes a difference for children, families and communities.
Similar to last year, we are partnering with Department of Enterprise Services to facilitate pinwheel orders. You will be able to order directly from the DCYF portion of the MyPrint website. Simply scroll down to Prevent Child Abuse Pinwheel or enter pinwheel in the search bar.
You will have the option to order by credit card, or you can request to pay by check. Once your check is received; DES will ship out the pinwheels. For both options, once payment is received, there is a three-day turnaround for the items.
A few things to note:
- You will need to create a MyPrint account to purchase the pinwheels.
- If your organization is tax exempt, there is a tax-exempt button on the website as well.
- If you are placing an order larger than 960 (four cases) please email us so we can support you in receiving the lowest cost possible.
- You are able to place multiple orders at once as well and send to multiple recipients if needed.
- Please reach out to strengtheningfamilies@dcyf.wa.gov if you have any questions or need help navigating the system.
The pricing this year will go as follows (excludes tax):
- 60 to 119 pinwheels - $1.40 a piece
- 120 to 179 pinwheels - $1.22 a piece
- 180 to 239 - $1.16 - $1.16 a piece
- 240 or more - $1.13 a piece
The proceeds from the pinwheels pay in part, for the publication and distribution of our many free materials. This includes:
- What Makes a Hero
- Protective Factors coloring books
- Find the Strengths poster, a "Where's Waldo?" style poster to learn about the protective factors.
- Have a Plan
- Safe Sleep
- Every Feeling Matters
These can all be ordered free of charge from the DES website. We also have free printable coloring pages, temporary tattoos, stickers and pinwheel posters. These items can be requested by emailing strengtheningfamilies@dcyf.wa.gov.
We have limited quantity available, so pinwheels will be provided on a first come, first served basis. All proceeds go to the Children’s Trust of Washington to support community prevention efforts.
Strengthening Families Washington is the state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, the leading organization working to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children and youth.
