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How to talk to children about the Coronavirus pandemic

Mar 31, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"As fear and anxiety cripple our nation, parents should be aware of how it is impacting our children," encouraged Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Brittni.... Read More
Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Child Advocacy Center hires Cannon County Coordinator

Feb 19, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

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 n.... Read More
Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

Child Advocacy Center is Recruiting Hometown Heroes Businesses

Feb 07, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

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 Hometo.... Read More
Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Child Advocacy Center say 'Farewell' to Cassell Galligan-Davis

Feb 05, 2020 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Cannon County Child Advocacy Center was filled with Child Protective Investigative Team members, staff from nonprofit agencies, local supporters, and our neighbors at the.... Read More
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Secret Santas provide the Magic of Christmas to abused children

Dec 17, 2019 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Child Advocacy Center Secret Santa Program started in December 2000. Every year, needy children are matched with their own special Secret Santa.
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20th annual Child Advocacy Center Holiday Open House

20th annual Child Advocacy Center Holiday Open House showcases nonprofit

Dec 16, 2019 at 09:09 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is a jolly way to begin the Christmas Season, CAC's Katie Enzor said.   "I am the newest membe.... Read More
Child Advocacy Center 2019 Holiday Open House

Child Advocacy Center sets table for 20th annual Holiday Open House

Dec 03, 2019 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"One of my favorite Murfreesboro Christmas traditions is the Child Advocacy Center Holiday Open House," said District Attorney General Jennings Jones. "Every year it is held.... Read More
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19 Days of Activism

19 Days of Activism: 4 things to know about being a 'mandatory reporter'

Nov 19, 2019 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Office of the District Attorney General Sixteenth Judicial District is pleased to partner with The Child Advocacy Center in Rutherford and Cannon Counties for the 8th annu.... Read More

19 Days of Activism: How children are affected by parental drug use

Nov 15, 2019 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

According to the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child-welfare, an estimated 15 percent of infants are affected by prenatal alcohol or illicit drug exposure. The Depar.... Read More
Secret Santas Provide the Magic of Christmas

19 Days of Activism: Secret Santas Provide the Magic of Christmas

Nov 15, 2019 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The holidays are a magical time of year filled with joy as friends and loved ones gather to celebrate. Sadly, for many of the families served by the Child Advocacy Center, the.... Read More
19 Days of Activism

19 Days of Activism: Domestic violence and its impact on children

Nov 08, 2019 at 09:08 am by Child Advocacy Center

Since Jan. 1, 2019, Smyrna Police Department has responded to 944 reports of domestic disturbances. This is in comparison to the 703 reports that officers responded to during.... Read More

19 Days of Activism: Personal Violence and Trauma Recovery

Nov 06, 2019 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

One in three women and one in four men will experience intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence at some point in their lives. For those who have lived throug.... Read More