Posted April 10, 2024
This morning (Wednesday, April 10), members of the Granville County Board of Commissioners, the Granville County Social Services Board, Sheriff Robert Fountain, and Department of Social Services staff members gathered for a pinwheel planting ceremony in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pinwheels have been the symbol of Child Abuse Prevention Month since 2008 as a representation of childhood innocence and whimsy according to Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina.
Social Services Director LaToya Toussaint spoke about the important work of protecting children in Granville County as well as doing everything possible to ensure that families have the resources needed to create a safe and healthy environment. Toussaint encouraged everyone to commit to taking steps to ensure all children and families can live purposeful and happy lives with hope for the future.
If you have concerns about a child who is being maltreated, please help by calling your local DSS and making a child protective services report. Granville County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services can be reached at 919-693-1511.