Every day in this country, 1,900 children are abused. Child abuse continues to be prevalent in society with 1 in 10 children being sexually abused before they turn 18 years old.  

Junior’s House wants to remind everyone of this month’s special observance.  

Child abuse prevention programs and trauma services are imperative in every community. Left untreated, child abuse is linked to higher rates of drug use, teen pregnancy, mental illness, physical health problems, and even shorter life spans, according to those who see the abuse first-hand.  

The economic impact of child abuse and neglect, to our society, is significant. Providing free services to child abuse victims is indispensable in every community and Bedford County has ensured that their children have a place to receive these specialized services.  

Junior’s House Inc. was established in 2003 in honor of a special little boy named “Junior” who tragically died as a result of child abuse. 

Junior’s House opened a satellite office in Shelbyville in 2016 to ensure that child abuse victims receive the services and support that they need.  

The CAC has provided free services to thousands of child abuse victims across the 17th Judicial District which is the home of Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall, and Moore Counties.  

Each year Junior’s House plants a Pinwheel Garden to represent the 500+children served annually. Each pinwheel planted across the district, during the month of April, represents 10 abused and neglected children served over the past year.  

Junior’s House representatives welcome the Bedford County Community to join them in planting its annual Pinwheel Garden on April 8 at 9:00 a.m., at Shelbyville Police Department.  

Junior’s House representatives remind everyone to join the Bedford County Child Protective Investigative Team as it plants these pinwheels to raise awareness about the tragic effects of child abuse.  

As always, Junior’s House continues to need your support to help the numerous victims we see each year.

Every day new abuse referrals come in and every day we have another family to help. Please consider donating new stuffed animals to Junior’s House. Every child who visits the CAC leaves the Center with a stuffed animal and promise of hope and healing.  

Junior’s House accepts monetary donations which can be mailed to: P.O. Box 1062, Fayetteville, TN. 37334.  

If you can’t attend the Pinwheel planting event, please consider joining Junior’s House for its annual Blue Ribbon Walk Fundraiser at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville. Kick off time is at 9:30 a.m. on May 12 with Rep. Pat Marsh officiating.  

Walker forms can be picked up at Junior’s House or found on-line at juniorshousecac.org. Please register by April 18 to get a free T-shirt.  

Then, please take a moment to “like” the nonprofit on Facebook for more information and updates about Junior’s House, Inc.