Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas

The Carrollton Police Department has chosen to represent Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas at the Battle of the Badges charity softball tournament! We are honored to have been nominated and selected. We encourage everyone to go out and help us support the Carrollton Police Department during the tournament. We wish them the best of luck!

Today we are happily introducing a new(er) member of our team, Larnell, for our Staff Spotlight! He joined Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas as our Assistant Director of High-Risk Youth Program and has already made an impact on our organization and this program. Read below and get to know Larnell! Q: What do you like most about your job? A: I love the collaboration involved in my role and the chance to work with a team that's passionate about making a difference in the life of every child we serve. Q: What motivates you in your personal and professional life? A: I am motivated by the challenge of solving the complex problems our youth face and the desire to continuously learn and improve. Q: What activities do you do for fun? A: I enjoy exercising, watching anime, playing video games, and going to sporting events with friends and family. Q: Tell me a little about yourself and/or your family. A: I'm the oldest of three boys and I grew up in San Antonio. I've been in Dallas for eight years and have a beautiful fiancé and feisty two-year-old. Q: What is a silly or fun fact about you? A: If music is playing you might catch me dancing like nobody's watching! Thank you, Larnell! We are glad to have you apart of the team!

Today, we recognize International Day of Non-Violence. This day is observed on October 2nd, the birth date of Mahatma Gandhi, the founder of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. Let's celebrate the power of peace, kindness, and understanding today and continue spreading the message of non-violence through education and awareness! #KindnessMatters #InternationalDayOfNonViolence #MahatmaGandhi #NonViolence #PeaceDay

It is hard to believe we are just 86 days away from Christmas and our Holiday Assistance Program is open today! Sign up to adopt a child’s wish list this holiday season and spread holiday spirit this season. Sign up begins today and ends December 2, 2024. Gifts can be dropped off at our locations and must be received by December 9, 2024. Scan the QR code or visit our website below to sign up or receive more information. Thank you for bringing holiday cheer to the kids and their families! https://lnkd.in/dbxmWGfR

Take a tour of our Rainbow Room! Throughout the year, the Rainbow Room serves as a resource for families in need of basic necessities including food, clothing, and toiletries. Children and their families can arrive at our center in unimaginable circumstances and we keep emergency supplies on hand to help provide stability during a time of crisis. Our goal is to allow our families to better focus on getting justice and healing. If you would like to donate towards our Rainbow Room, please visit our wish list below. Thank you for helping us keep this room filled and providing support to our families in need! https://lnkd.in/gz2yzzzX

Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas’s Training Institute hosted a training series, The Investigations of Child Abuse. This series showcases various experts who provide guidance on improving child abuse investigations to law enforcement and child protection professionals. A couple of weeks ago, we were honored to host Captain W.L. Noble from the Lewisville Police Department. Captain Noble, author of The Call of the Wild Child, shared his personal experiences with child abuse, offering participants a powerful survivor’s perspective on abuse and neglect.

Thank you, Ace Hardware Corporation of Bridgeport , for your donation of a Milwaukee tool set as one of our auction items during this year’s Champions for Children Gala! You helped us raise crucial funds for our mission this year. We appreciate your generosity!

Thank you to Board Member, Leah Johnson, Owner & Designer of LJ Artisan Designs, for her donation of this beautiful necklace to our live auction at last weekend’s Champions for Children Gala! Our attendees loved this necklace and the story behind how it’s made. LJ Artisan Designs will also be generously donating 10% of their proceeds during the month of September towards the Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas! Visit her website below to see more of her amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces launching today! https://lnkd.in/g7yuxCzK

Our staff recently participated in CPR/First Aid training hosted by Denton Fire Department. Thank you, Denton Fire Department, for empowering our team with lifesaving skills! #CPRTraining #FirstAid #DentonFireDepartment #EmergencyPreparedness #SafetyFirst

Thank you, to Speedway Children's Charities Texas, for visiting our Lewisville office and touring our center! We are so grateful for your continued support of our Rainbow Room! Your generous funding provides essential items like food, clothing, and toiletries to families in crisis. With your support, we are able to provide emergency supplies to families, providing them with some stability. We are grateful for your commitment to standing up for children and giving them a brighter future!