Perhaps some day there'll be no need for Monday's event to raise public awareness about the continued problem of abuse against children.

That day has not yet come, unfortunately, so Children's Advocacy Project will host an open house starting at 4 p.m. to honor its volunteers and hear comments from Gov. Dave Freudenthal, accompanied by First Lady Nancy Freudenthal; Jim DeLozier of the Department of Family Services and Casper Mayor Kate Sarosy.

Tours of the facility at 300 N. Ash, the north end of Ash Street three blocks north of West First, will be available.

A Children's Memorial Flag, designed by a 16-year-old Californian, will be raised if Wyoming's spring weather permits. The flag honors each lost child and raises public awareness about abuse against children.

If weather is not conducive to flag-raising outdoors, the comments will be made indoors.

Children's Advocacy Project joins more than 300 organizations in 101 cities and all 50 states in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month, according to executive director Amanda Moeller.

Volunteers Marge Bender, Dianna Roby, Edythe Mousley, Dixie Roggow and Ashleigh Perkins will be recognized for the time and effort they spend helping CAP meet the needs of children and families affected by child sexual and severe physical abuse.

The Children's Advocacy Project says it takes a child-centered approach when assisting local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of child cases.

The facility features a child-friendly atmosphere with the hope that the tiniest victims will find some comfort amid often scary circumstances.