Child Advocacy Center

Who is helping as the Opioid Crisis strikes children in Rutherford County

Nov 01, 2018 at 09:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

Every 25 minutes a baby is born suffering from opioid withdrawal and 8.7 million children nationwide have a parent who suffers from a substance use disorder according to the A.... Read More
'Light Up the Night' with the Child Advocacy Center

'Light Up the Night' with the Child Advocacy Center

Sep 06, 2018 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

“We are celebrating the end of the summer with the party of the season, Light Up the Night,” said Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer.   The 2.... Read More

CAC plans to 'Light Up the Night' for child abuse victims

Aug 29, 2018 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

Join the Child Advocacy Center for the party of the season, Light Up the Night, and help bring to light the issue of child abuse. The second annual Light Up the Night party w.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center brings child abuse into the light

Jun 13, 2018 at 01:29 pm by Child Advocacy Center

"The Child Advocacy Center set an ambitious goal to train 5 percent of the adult population in Rutherford and Cannon Counties how to protect children from child sexual abuse u.... Read More

1 in 10 Children Will Be Sexually Abused Before their 18th Birthday

May 16, 2018 at 07:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

"One out of ten children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday," according to Child Advocacy Center Community Education Coordinator Zach Sanders. "This means tha.... Read More

Guy Dotson's family accepts Hometown Hero Award from Child Advocacy Center

May 14, 2018 at 12:00 pm by Child Advocacy Center

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Retired District Attorney General William C. Whitesell Jr. presented the Hometown Hero Award in memory of District Attorney General G.... Read More

Cannon Runs for Children 5K raises $6,800 for Child Advocacy Center

May 08, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Child Advocacy Center

Despite rain and cool temperatures, young runners dominated the 2nd annual Cannon Runs for Children 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 5 in Woodbury. More than 60 runners signed up.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center presented Hometown Heroes Awards

Apr 24, 2018 at 11:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

Five Hometown Heroes who dedicated their lives to caring for children’s needs were honored Friday by the Child Advocacy Center and the Child Protective Investigative Tea.... Read More

Walk for child abuse victims and honor the 'Hometown Heroes' that help

Apr 18, 2018 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

“Bring a team of walkers on April 20 and show the community your support of child abuse victims at the 3rd annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children,” said Chi.... Read More

Join Mrs. Tennessee as she walks for 'Hometown Heroes'

Mar 30, 2018 at 08:00 am by Child Advocacy Center

Mrs. Tennessee United States LaShan Mathews Dixon will preside over the Hometown Heroes Walk for Children Awards Ceremony at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 20 at Murfreesboro Civic.... Read More

Be a 'Hometown Hero' and walk for child abuse victims

Mar 21, 2018 at 03:14 pm by Child Advocacy Center

Many of the 1 in 10 Rutherford County children who are sexually abused before age 18 silently bear the burden alone, said Director Sharon De Boer of the Child Advocacy Center..... Read More

Become a 'Hometown Heroes' business and help child abuse victims

Mar 15, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Child Advocacy Center

Support child abuse victims and honor the Hometown Heroes that help them by partnering with the Child Advocacy Center’s 3rd annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children.... Read More

Santa’s Sleigh Delivers Christmas to Abused Children

Dec 18, 2017 at 01:45 pm by Child Advocacy Center

“Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful community, 325 children and their families will experience the magic of Christmas,” Child Advocacy Center Board Presiden.... Read More

Cannon County Country Christmas Open House

Nov 15, 2017 at 03:30 pm by Child Advocacy Center

 Event to be held on Nov. 17 in Woodbury "After you sit on Santa's knee, join the Child Advocacy Center for hot chocolate and homemade cookies," said Cannon County Coord.... Read More

19 DAYS OF ACTIVISM FOR THE PREVENTION OF ABUSE AND VIOLENCE

Nov 03, 2017 at 09:35 am by Child Advocacy Center

  The Prevention Coalition for Success (PC4S) is excited to be partnering with The Child Advocacy Center for the 19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Violence and A.... Read More