The Child Advocacy Center 20th annual Holiday Open House buffet luncheon originally scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2020 has been cancelled. The CDC is recommending limiting holiday social gatherings because COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths are soaring, with new records set daily. The Child Advocacy Center Board of Directors and staff are concerned about public…
“19 days feels like a very short period of time to an adult,” stated Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon De Boer. “But, to a child being abused every day, 19 days can feel like an eternity.” From November 1-19, the Child Advocacy Center is partnering with 16 local agencies to increase awareness about the plight…
“The Child Advocacy Center is counting down to the10th Annual Turkey Tee Off,” announced Development Coordinator Katie Enzor. The golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 8 a.m. at Cedar Crest golf course in Murfreesboro. Here’s how you can get involved and make a difference in the lives of child abuse victims…
“It is hard to believe that last Friday was the Child Advocacy Center’s 20th Birthday,” said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. “It feels like yesterday when we first opened the doors. Time really does fly.” The Child Advocacy Center celebrated their 20th Birthday with a Drive Thru Birthday Party. The Happy Birthday yard…
“We knew the Child Protective Investigative Team had a difficult job responding to horrific cases of child abuse, child sexual abuse, and children exposed to their parent’s drug use,” said Child Advocacy Center Director Sharon De Boer. “But, we had no idea what 2020 held in store for our team when the COVID-19 pandemic spread…
“Children often test the water when they disclose child sexual abuse to an adult,” shared Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. “They give you a little information and then watch your response. If you overreact or become angry the child may shut down, feel guilty or ashamed, or retract their story. When you stay…
The Child Advocacy Center received national recognition this month when Community Education Coordinator Brittnie Noble was spotlighted in the 2019 Darkness to Light Impact Report. Noble was one of five facilitators across the nation that Darkness to Light recognized. Darkness to Light is a nationwide initiative designed to educate adults how to protect children from…
“The number one child abuse reporters in this nation are our dedicated teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses, principals, and coaches,” stated Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. “They are on our front lines every day recognizing the signs and symptoms of child abuse, reacting responsibly, and reporting abuse. For a child abuse victim, the…
The Child Advocacy Center is pleased to announce that Amanda Hammond has been hired as the new Cannon County Coordinator. Hammond replaces Cassell Galligan-Davis, who is the new director at the Warren County Child Advocacy Center. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to serve children and families in Cannon County,” Amanda Hammond said….
The Child Advocacy Center is excited to host an event this spring to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month—the 5th annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children. The Hometown Heroes Walk for Children will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza, downtown on the square. Registration will start at 10:45 a.m., speakers…