Reno, Nev. April 6, 2026. April is National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month and thousands of pinwheels will soon dot the Washoe County landscape to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our area’s youngest and most vulnerable.
HSA, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, Northern Nevada Legal Aid, and the Reno Aces invite the community to join us in planting blue pinwheels in front of Greater Nevada Field on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Every pinwheel planted represents the carefree, joyous childhood, free of abuse and neglect, every Washoe County kiddo deserves.
“The Pinwheels for Prevention event brings our mission to life, reminding the community that every child deserves the chance to grow up safe, supported, and able to thrive. Through awareness and education, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges works toward positive change for children and families in Nevada and across the country, where research, policies, and best practices can directly impact young lives. The pinwheels are a simple but powerful symbol of the carefree childhoods we want for all children and a year-round reminder of why this work matters,” said Joey Orduña Hastings, CEO of the NCJFCJ.
Who: HSA, Reno Aces, WCSO, NCJFCJ, Northern Nevada Legal Aid, Washoe CASA Foundation, and Washoe County DA’s Office.
What: Planting Pinwheels for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month.
Where: Greater Nevada Field front lawn, located at 250 Evans Ave., Reno.
When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Media: Video and interviews available on-site.
Contact: Washoe County HSA Communications Manager Chris Ciarlo at Cciarlo@washoecounty.gov.
HSA received 6,478 reports of suspected child abuse and/or neglect and reunified 147 children with their families during Fiscal Year 2025.
Child abuse and/or neglect is defined by Nevada Revised Statute Section 250.508, as “Willfully causing a minor (a child under the age of 18) to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering.” When suspecting child abuse and/or neglect, we ask the community to contact Washoe County HSA Child Protective Services at 833-900-SAFE.
In addition to Greater Nevada Field, hundreds of pinwheels have been planted at the following locations throughout the community:
- Washoe County Administration Complex.
- Washoe County Human Services Agency.
- Washoe County Family Engagement Center.
- Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
- District Attorney’s Office (Washoe County Child Advocacy Center).
Learn more about National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month.
About Reno Aces
The Reno Aces are members of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Founded in 2009, the Aces play their home games at Greater Nevada Field, a state-of-the-art stadium located in downtown Reno. Committed to providing top-tier entertainment and fostering community engagement, the club strives to create unforgettable experiences for fans of all ages. For more tickets and more information about the Reno Aces, please visit www.renoaces.com.
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