COUNTY — Pickens County will kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Year of the Child with an event Monday, March 30, at the Marathon Church youth building in Pickens.

Wanda Meade will be the guest speaker at the kickoff of Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Year of the Child, planned for Monday, March 30, at the Marathon Church youth building in Pickens.

Community members are invited to enjoy lunch and learn how to become a partner to prevent child abuse in Pickens County. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Senator Larry Martin will present a Senate Resolution that commends the community agencies that deal with child abuse.

Wanda Meade, founder and creator of Finding Voice, will be the guest speaker and will be exhibiting her photography art recounting the experiences of abuse survivors.

Proclamations will be signed by local community leaders kicking off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Year of the Child in Pickens County. The event is free to all Pickens County and state agencies.

Marathon Church is located at 158 Woodrow St. in Pickens.

To register, contact Bridget Farmer at bfarmer@bhspickens.com or (864) 898-5800. Space is limited.