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On April 7 at 3:30 p.m., the Buncombe County Commissioners and the Child Protection Team invite the community to join them as they plant a pinwheel to signify Child Abuse 
Awareness Month. Meet them on the lawn in front of the meeting garden, between the parking garage and the County Administration Building and take a stand against child abuse.
To draw attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month, we ask that you wear blue on April 7.
The problem of child abuse and neglect affects many of Buncombe County's children and has reached epidemic proportions in North Carolina with over 100,000 children reported abused or neglected last year. Last year Buncombe County received over 4,000 reports of child abuse and neglect.
It is vital that the community join forces with the Buncombe County Child Protection Team and reach out to parents and children to help prevent child abuse and strengthen families and children who have experienced abuse.
Do you suspect abuse?
To make an adult or child protective services report any time, day or night, call the numbers below:
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Child Abuse: (828) 250-5900
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Adult Abuse: (828) 250-5800