Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

6th annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children is set for April 30

Apr 13, 2021 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

“Lace up your tennis shoes and join us for the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children,” announced Child Advocacy Center director, Sharon De Boer. “The Board of Di.... Read More

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr 02, 2021 at 11:30 am by Child Advocacy Center

Experts estimate that 1 out of 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday, Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Tatum Hochstetler said. ".... Read More
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How you can help advocate for federal funding for child crime victims

Mar 15, 2021 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Child Advocacy Center is asking the Rutherford and Cannon County communities to advocate with our U.S. Senators and U.S. Representative for federal funding for crime victi.... Read More
Project One Four

Local Hometown Hero David Price sponsors Child Advocacy Center fundraiser

Feb 23, 2021 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

“The Child Advocacy Center is excited to announce that local Hometown Hero David Price and Project One Four is the presenting sponsor of the Hometown Heroes Walk for Chi.... Read More
Hometown Heroes Walk for Children

How to be a 'Hometown Hero' for The Child Advocacy Center

Feb 02, 2021 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"The Child Advocacy Center is closely watching COVID-19 infection rates and vaccination rates," said director Sharon De Boer.  "That is the new normal for non-profit agen.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center families share gratitude for Secret Santas

Dec 14, 2020 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center 1

"I have a confession! I opened the gift bag with a brand-new winter coat in just for me. I'm a little embarrassed to admit I haven't owned a winter coat in over 10 years, only.... Read More
VOCA Helps Kids Heal

How federal funding for crime victims services is in jeopardy

Dec 07, 2020 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

“The Victims of Crime Act federal funding for crime victims is in jeopardy,” said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer. “The Child Advocacy Cen.... Read More
Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Child Advocacy Center cancels annual Holiday Open House

Dec 04, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Child Advocacy Center 20th annual Holiday Open House buffet luncheon originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4 has been cancelled.  The CDC is recommending limiting ho.... Read More

Virtual flag raising at Rutherford Juvenile Court concluded 19 Days of Activism

Nov 23, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

Smyrna Police Department Lt. Jeff Duke and Det. Marcy Gossett silently raised the Children's Memorial Flag in tribute to all the child victims and adult survivors of child abu.... Read More

How parents are also victims of child abuse

Nov 18, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

From Nov. 1-19, the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is partnering with 16 agencies to increase awareness about the plight of child abuse victims and en.... Read More
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WANTED: Secret Santa's for Needy Families

Nov 17, 2020 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center 1

"2020 has been a tough year for all of us—with layoffs, furloughs, and families unable to pay their bills and buy groceries," Child Advocacy Center Family Services Coord.... Read More
Prevention Works! Prevention Coalition for Success

19 Days of Activism for the prevention of abuse and violence against children and youth

Nov 16, 2020 at 10:30 am by Child Advocacy Center

Prevention Coalition for Success is participating in the “19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Abuse and Violence Against Children and Youth” because this cam.... Read More

How domestic violence, child abuse and neglect impact children

Nov 11, 2020 at 09:11 am by Child Advocacy Center

As many as 15 million children and adolescents witness domestic violence between their parents or caregivers every year. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physic.... Read More
Tennessee Safe Baby Court

What is 'Safe BabyCourt?'

Nov 09, 2020 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

The Rutherford County Safe Baby Court is joining with The Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties to participate in the 10th annual 19 Days of Activism for the.... Read More
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La Vergne Police partners with Child Advocacy Center to fight child sexual abuse

Nov 05, 2020 at 10:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

La Vergne Police Department and other local agencies are partnering with The Child Advocacy Center in Rutherford and Cannon Counties for the 9th annual international "19 Days.... Read More