Winter 2011

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By Nickie Miller, CAC Prevention Specialist   

As we ponder what to give to the loved ones in our lives at this season of giving, let us remember that the best gift is the one that says "you are special to me". One way to show our kids how special they are to us is to give of our time and knowledge. Protecting our loved ones from Internet danger is a challenge for many adults. It demands that we become educated and aware of the dangers and do what we can to maintain our children's safety.

          A child-friendly, compassionate and safe refuge - that is what the Child Advocacy Center means to hundreds of child victims of abuse in Cumberland County.

          So how is the Child Advocacy Center fulfilling its mission of benefiting children and families and our entire community?

• In the past year, the CAC provided a secure and safe haven for 595 child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse to begin the healing process. This number represents an increase of more than 100 children over the previous year.
• During fiscal year 2010-2011, our Forensic Interviewer conducted 361 child interviews to aid in the potential prosecution of child abuse perpetrators.
• During the past three years, the CAC has trained more than 3000 adults on how to prevent child abuse and how best to serve children when it does occur.
• Working with our 19 partner agencies, our coordinating efforts have saved the community an estimated $600,000 per year.

          None of these accomplishments could have occurred without your financial support. It is our hope that prevention and intervention of child abuse remains one of your top charitable-giving priorities.

          These are difficult economic times, but our children need us even more than before. Your donation will enable us to continue our fight to protect and serve the most helpless among us - our children!

           If you wish to make a holiday gift in honor or memory of someone, the Center will send a notification on your behalf. Donations to the Child Advocacy Center can be made through our website, www.childadvocacycenter.com or mailed directly to the Center.

          With your help we can continue providing this valuable service to the children of our community. Please send in your contribution today and join hands with others to show your support of the Child Advocacy Center and our community's children.

It Takes a Community to Protect a Child

Leading the way in child abuse prevention in our community the Lafayette Baptist Church Wee Care Preschool Program and the Child Advocacy Center are the first two organizations in Cumberland County to receive the "Partner in Prevention" seal awarded by Darkness to Light.

To learn more about the Partner in Prevention program, qualifications, and application process, go to www.D2L.org/partner. To schedule training in Stewards of Children, call the Child Advocacy Center at 486-9700.

Pictured from l-r: Roberta Humphries, Child Advocacy Center Executive Director, congratulating Wee Care Preschool Program Director Mary Sweat and and assistant Program Director Beth Quinn.

The Child Advocacy Center will participate in both the SECC and the CFC.  Our SECC number is 1807 and our CFC number is 37137.  We are very grateful for your designations.

CAC Organization Endowment Fund

The Board of Directors of the Child Advocacy Center has created an Organization Endowment at the Cumberland Community Foundation.  Show your lasting support of the Child Advocacy Center by contributing to the Child Advocacy Center Endowment.

Donations to the Endowment Fund may be sent directly to the Cumberland Community Foundation for the Child Advocacy Center Endowment.

Speakers' Bureau

As you plan your year of speakers for civic, faith and community organizations, don't forget the CAC has a group of volunteers who are eager to speak on the problem of child abuse and what individuals can do to prevent and stop it. Please call the center at 486-9700 to schedule a speaker.

Help Us Go Green!

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Turn your Grocery Shopping into a Fundraiser for the CAC

Register your Food Lion MVP card to support the Child Advocacy Center and get a chance to win free groceries every time you shop!  Food Lion's program, MVP Community Rewards, is a free, easy way for you to provide the CAC with much-needed donations. 

To learn more and sign up, visit www.foodlionmvprewards.com, click on "Shoppers Register Here," and enter your 12-digit MVP card number and our Organization Code 252043.  All supporters must register, even if you have previously registered for other programs.

THANK YOU!! 

The CAC is very grateful to Our Corporate Benefactors who have agreed to be year-long sponsors for CAC events for the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year.

BB&T Timothy D. Edwards, Attorney-at-Law Dr. Wes & Lucy Jones Deborah Koenig Short Stop Systel Business Equipment Robin & Debbie Jenkins Anonymous Donor