Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick will host a special ceremony at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month and honor Olive Crest. The iconic landmark will be illuminated in blue to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and to celebrate the organizations and families working to end it.

“Every child in Clark County deserves to grow up safe, loved and free from abuse,” said Commissioner Kirkpatrick. “By illuminating this sign in blue, we are sending a powerful message that protecting children is not just a priority — it is our collective responsibility. I am proud to stand with Olive Crest and all those building stronger families and safer futures for Southern Nevada’s youngest residents.”

“Each year, as the lights of the iconic ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign glow blue, we are reminded of the strength and resilience of the children and families we serve,” said Jimmy Monaghan, Executive Director of Olive Crest. “As someone with lived experience, it is my honor to lead Olive Crest in Nevada as we work tirelessly to prevent child abuse and neglect before it begins. This April, the blue lights stand as both a symbol of hope and a call to action—reminding our community that every child deserves safety, stability, and love. When we unite around ‘Strong Families, Safe Kids,’ we don’t just shine a light on the issue—we illuminate the path to lasting change.”

According to the 2025 Department of Family Services Statistical Overview Report, Clark County recorded 12,334 Child Protective Services investigations for abuse and neglect, resulting in 3,233 substantiations. Nationally, a report of child abuse or neglect is made every 10 seconds, and more than 1,800 children die each year from abuse or neglect.