Photo courtesy of Welcome Newborns

ESCANABA — In honor of Child Abuse Prevention ad Awareness month, Welcome Newborns invites the public to wear blue for Blue Out Day on Friday.

Welcome Newborns is a non-profit program that services Menominee, Delta and Schoolcraft counties. Their mission is to promote the well-being of children, improve parent and child relations and to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Blue Out Day on Friday, April 10 serves as a reminder that every child has the right to grow up safe, loved and nurtured.

In Menominee, Delta, and Schoolcraft counties, Head Start will be displaying pinwheels for prevention. These represent a commitment to supporting families and strengthening communities.

Anyone looking to help or donate to Welcome Newborns to support Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness can contact the program coordinator, Stephine Deeren 906-786-7080 ext 124.