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Cumberland County’s Champion for Children Award Winners

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Site Admin

Break the Chain of Child Abuse annual event was held on March 22 with more than 500 children and adults gathered at the Charlie Rose Agri-Expo Center to “kick off” April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.  The purpose of the … Continue reading →

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Cumberland County’s Champion for Children Award Winners

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Site Admin

Break the Chain of Child Abuse annual event was held on March 22 with more than 500 children and adults gathered at the Charlie Rose Agri-Expo Center to “kick off” April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.  The purpose of the … Continue reading →

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Now is the time to Join Hands with the Child Advocacy Center

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Site Admin

We need your help to continue providing our services to child victims of abuse in our community.  During calendar year 2012 the CAC served 487 child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse and saved the community an estimated $500,000 … Continue reading →

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Celebrating our Partners in Prevention

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Site Admin

Congratulations to the 12 organizations in addition to the Child Advocacy Center that have earned their Partner In Prevention Seal awarded by Darkness to Light.  They include:  Building Blocks Early Education Centers Cameron, Building Blocks Early Education Center Hope Mills, … Continue reading →

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Prevention is key to stopping child abuse in our community

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Site Admin

By Roberta J. Humphries, Executive Director  The children of Cumberland County are our future parents, workers and leaders.  The future prosperity of our community relies on their healthy development.  When children are raised in stimulating, nurturing environments, free from abuse, … Continue reading →

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Child Advocacy Center Expresses Appreciation to Cumberland County

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Site Admin

See page 6 – http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/employee_info/news_letters/2013/May.pdf

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Act Now to Restore Funding to the Victims of Child Abuse Act

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Site Admin

Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) have been operating since 1985 and now number more than 800 in the United States, serving more than 276,000 children in 2012 alone.  These programs have historically been supported through one primary federal funding stream – … Continue reading →

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Step 7 of 7 Steps to Protecting Our Children – Get Involved

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Site Admin

Volunteer and Financially Support Organizations That Fight the Tragedy of Child Sexual Abuse “What can I do to help children in my community?” Get Involved by Donating Your Time and Resources to Support Organizations Such as These: Read more http://www.d2l.org/site/c.4dICIJOkGcISE/b.6178665/k.F8F2/Step_7_Get_Involved.htm … Continue reading →

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Step 6 of 7 Steps to Protecting Our Children – Act on Suspicions

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Site Admin

By acting on suspicions of child sexual abuse, you will save not only one child, but perhaps countless others. Many of those who sexually abuse children have multiple victims. You may be faced with a situation where you suspect abuse … Continue reading →

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CAC beneficiary of South View HS student’s Senior Project

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Site Admin

South View High School student Keindelyn Arnold chose the Child Advocacy Center as the beneficiary of her Senior Project. She recently presented a check in the amount of $100 to Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Roberta Humphries and Volunteer Coordinator Faith … Continue reading →

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