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April is Child Abuse Awareness Month

Representatives from The Children's Advocacy Center of Delaware joined together with colleagues from other nonprofits, our elected officials, and community leaders on April 1 for the Blue Bow Interfaith Prayer Breakfast. If you missed the event, WDEL 1150 AM captured some of the inspiring words and music in this video clip, which you can view here.

"Chicks for Charity" Dinner Benefits CAC of Delaware

Marcie Urgo (left) and Kari Ainsworth (right) founded the women's group "Chicks for Charity" as a way to enjoy dining out while supporting Delaware's nonprofits. The group selects a different charity each month.  The Children's Advocacy Center of Delaware was honored to be named as February's beneficiary.  More than 30 people joined the "Chicks" for a delicious dinner at Fish On in Lewes, where Marcie and Kari hosted raffles and 50/50 giveaways, as well as presented the CAC with a check for $241.

Mid-Del Charitable Foundation Awards $1,000 to CAC of Delaware

At its annual luncheon, the Mid-Del Charitable Foundation recognized the importance of the work of the Children's Advocacy Center of Delaware with a gift of $1,000.  The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Delaware State Fair as well as Harrington Raceway and Casino.  Accepting the gift from Foundation president Howell Wallace is Melissa Firman, Director of Development and Community Relations for the Children's Advocacy Center of Delaware, which will use the gift to continue providing forensic interviews, mental health evaluations, and medical exams for children who are victims of physical and sexual abuse.

6th Annual Delaware Family Emergency Preparedness Day                     

Hundreds of people enjoyed a beautiful early fall afternoon at Glasgow Park by supporting the 6th Annual Delaware Family Emergency Preparedness Day on September 11, 2010. This was the first year that the Children's Advocacy Center participated in this community event, which was coordinated by the Delaware Citizen Corps and which fell on the 9th anniversary of a tragic day no one expected. 

Nearly 500 people visited the CAC's table and received information about child abuse. Within the next six months, we'll see nearly 500 children at our three centers who are victims (or potential victims) of physical or sexual abuse.

 

Children's Advocacy Center of Delaware Launches E-Newsletter

Summer 2010 E-Newsletter

 

Family Court of Delaware CASA Volunteers Visit CAC's Dover Office

As part of their ongoing training, 16 volunteers from Family Court of Delaware's CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocates) visited our Dover office on July 20, 2010. The group heard a presentation from Diane Klecan, Forensic Interviewer and Center Coordinator, toured the CAC offices, and participated in an informative question and answer session.  Thank you, CASA volunteers, for all you do to support the CAC and your dedication to abused and neglected children in Delaware.

Children's Advocacy Center Receives Award for Exceptional Service

On May 26, 2010, representatives of the Division of Child Mental Health Services recognized the Children's Advocacy Center of Delaware (along with several other organizations and individuals) for exceptional service to citizens of Lewes, Sussex County, and the State of Delaware. Accepting the award were Buster Richardson, Forensic Interviewer/Center Coordinator for our Sussex County office (in Georgetown) and Randall Williams, Executive Director of the Children's Advocacy Center of Delaware.

Thank You, Wilmington Flower Market Volunteers and Supporters!

It's an annual Delaware tradition and one that the Children's Advocacy Center of Delaware is proud to continue with as a partner.  For the third consecutive year, CAC Board and Staff members volunteered at the Wilmington Flower Market. As one of the children's charities benefiting from a portion of the proceeds, we're grateful to everyone for supporting this fun community event. This past year, the CAC was awarded a $3,200 grant, which we used to upgrade our audio/visual equipment in our New Castle County office, enhancing our interview processes for potential victims of child abuse.