Westfield Health Bulletin: April puts child welfare in spotlight

Westfield Health Bulletin: April puts child welfare in spotlight

The innocence and joy of childhood is too often marred by those entrusted with the privilege of caring for and protecting a child. Once taken, it cannot be recaptured. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme is Pinwheels of Possibility and aims to help prevent abuse before it occurs by ensuring families have access to support and resources. Data shows that most victimized children are abused by their parents. The goal i…