Pinwheel planting at Family Court symbolizes hope for kids — PHOTOS

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

Volunteers plant 450 pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vega ... — Volunteers plant 450 pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Cindy Craft, volunteer coordinator for Court Appointed Special Advocates, also know as CASA, helps plant pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Marci Perea, left, help plant pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Volunteers from left, Lisa Coruzzi, Rochelle Vannoy, and Heather McCusker, plant pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Volunteer Heather McCusker plants pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Kelly Mann, legal office assistant for the Juvenile Division of the Office of the District Attorney, helps plant pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

District Judge Bryce Duckworth plants pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Volunteers plant 450 pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Volunteers Rochelle Vannoy, left, and Lisa Coruzzi, plant pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Sheila Parks, program coordinator for Court Appointed Special Advocates, also know as CASA, holds pinwheels before passing them out outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Volunteers are photographed after planting 450 pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Volunteers Rochelle Vannoy, left, and Heather McCusker, plant pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Volunteers are photographed before planting 450 pinwheels outside of the Eighth Judicial District Family Court in Las Vegas, during an event hosted by the Court Appointed Special Advocates, Friday, April 12, 2019. The pinwheels symbolize hope for the more than 3,200 children receiving services under the supervision of family court. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

Hundreds of pinwheels were planted Friday outside the Eighth Judicial District Family Court to symbolize hope for more than 3,200 children in the community who face abuse and neglect and who receive services under the court’s supervision.

The Las Vegas event promoted volunteering opportunities with organizations that work to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families.

The Court Appointed Special Advocate program hosted the event to raise awareness about the need for more CASA volunteers and to remind the community that all children, especially those in the foster care system, deserve bright futures.