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Chris Evans-Longmire Executive Director [email protected]

Child Advocacy Center of the Ninth Judicial District of Tennessee, Inc. Physical Address: 887 Highway 70 W Mailing Address: PO Box 928 Lenoir City, TN 37771 PHONE (865) 986-1505 FAX (865) 986-1547 WWW.KIDSFIRSTTN.ORG

Our Mission: to heal the pain of child abuse

A private, non-profit agency serving severely abused children between the ages of 3 to 17 in the counties of Loudon, Morgan, Meigs and Roane

CAC STAFF

Heather Cupp, LMSW Therapist, Outreach Coordinator [email protected] Denise Dubrule Administrative Assistant [email protected] Darcy Navratil Family Advocate [email protected] Kari Anna Watkins Forensic Interviewer [email protected] Tasha Watson, LMSW Victim Services Specialist [email protected] Mona Williams-Hayes, Ph.D., LCSW Clinical Director [email protected] Joyce Peterson Bookkeeper [email protected] Millie Bruner, RN Volunteer Nurse Gail Clift, CPNP Forensic Nurse Ginger Barthel, RN Volunteer Nurse

CAC Board of Directors Cheryl Ottaviano, President Virginia Ranck, 1st V.P. Christine Evans-Longmire, E.D. John A. Dempsey, Jr., 2nd V.P. Joan Panter Beth Sams Cortney Dugger Millie Bruner, Secretary Karen Keirstead, Treasurer Dan Tipton Marc Lighter Shari Fassett THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IS AN ADULT RESPONSIBILITY It is not the responsibility of children to protect themselves from child sexual abuse. Adults throughout the United States and the world have a moral obligation to protect children. This means protecting children before protecting an institution or family member. Imagine how difficult it is for a child to say “no” to a parent, a coach, a teacher, or clergy. Even the adults we trust to protect children can’t always be trusted. These are adults who have the opportunity to “groom” children with affection and attention, making it difficult for children to identify certain behaviors as abuse. And they know that children have been Stewards of Children taught to “mind” them. Those who sexually abuse children are drawn to settings where they Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed can gain easy access to children, such as sports leagues, faith centers, clubs, and prevention solution that increases knowledge, schools. Parents can play an important role in prevention by insisting that the improves attitudes, and changes child protective organizations that serve their children have a “state of the art” policy that behaviors. It offers practical prevention training includes: with a conversational, real-world approach. WHY IS THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT? Stewards of * Careful selection and screening of new hires. Insist on screenings that Children uses real people and real stories to show include criminal background checks, personal interviews and professional and you how to protect children. You’ll meet survivors personal recommendations or references for all adults who serve children. who lived through child sexual abuse, experienced * Policy that eliminates one-adult/one-child situations in all settings. its immediate and long-term effects, and ultimately The policy should ensure that all activities can be observed or interrupted. Make were able to find healing. You’ll meet experts who sure the organization has clear policies about outside contact with children work with children and families, and confront beyond the programs and activities they provide, such as babysitting. More than abuse on a daily basis. Many of these survivors and 80% of sexual abuse cases occur in one-adult/one-child situations experts are also parents, themselves. * Clear “rules” for older youth who have responsibility for the care of WHY DOES IT APPLY TO ME? Child sexual abuse children. Talk with program administrators about the supervision of older youth. is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. Nearly 40% of child abuse victims are abused by older or larger children. In fact, 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse * Training for staff and volunteers on how to prevent, recognize and before their 18th birthday. This means that wheth- react responsibly to child sexual abuse. What prevention strategies does your er you work with youth, are a parent, or are simply organization have in place to protect children/youth from the possibility of a member of a community, it is highly likely that abuse? someone you know and care for has experienced , * Policies around dealing with suspicious situations and reports of or is currently experiencing, child sexual abuse. It’s abuse. going to happen whether you are prepared to deal Incredibly, while 92% of Americans believe child sexual abuse is a major with it or not—unless you stop it from happening. problem, only 7% of Americans believe institutions are appropriately addressing And the good news is, it can be stopped. Stewards of Children training is presented the issue. This enormous disconnect shows that Americans are ready to make a to families, communities, recreation facilities, faith change—our nation is ready to confront this issue. centers, educational institutions, and a wide variety Organizations should willingly discuss and share with you their policies of other youth serving organizations to create safer and be open to input. If they are not, reconsider whether they are the right environments for children. One person can create organization for your child. Find a way to tell the adults who care for children change in a community and together, a community that you and the child are educated about child abuse. Be that direct. can create new cultural norms that nurture children and protect them from child sexual abuse.

“When I signed up for this seminar, I really had no idea what to expect. I figured that it would be a challenging day for me, emotionally, because child sexual abuse is usually difficult to talk about. I was actually enlightened and inspired.” Southern Oregon University Student

Please call 865-986-1505 to learn more about Stewards of Children or to schedule a training

Chris Evans-Longmire, Authorized Facilitator of “Stewards of Children” for the Ninth Judicial District Ambler Brown, East Tennessee Prevention Specialist and Authorized Facilitator for “Stewards of Children” Back to School Bash Tuesday, August 5, 2014 This was our 10th year celebrating the beginning of school with some friends at the Center. We had a total of 43 children and adults attend. Families came to enjoy pizza from Papa Johns and some of our volunteers baked cookies and cupcakes for dessert. The entertainment for the party was a Photo Booth led by our in house photographer, Ambler Brown. We had some disguises, wigs, glasses and dress up items for the children to have fun with while getting their picture taken. Kari Anna Watkins, Forensic Interviewer, had a blast with face painting! Due to the generosity and continued support from local businesses and our community neighbors we were able to provide 23 clients with a brand new colorful backpack stuffed with their required school supplies for the new school year. Their siblings received a gift bag with some school supplies or pre-school needs.

We sincerely appreciate your generous support for our 10th Annual Back to School Bash: Kiwanis Club of Roane County Mr. Nick Schick Harriman Lions Club Family Members of the Air Force Sergeants Food City, Lenoir City, Mr. Michael Dion Mr. Randy McFarland, State Farm Insurance Association, Chapter 479 Diana Gahrs Ms. Meredith Willson, Citizen’s National Bank Kingston Lions Club Dianne Hamrick Ron and Ginny Ranck Ten Mile United Methodist Church Gary and Joyce Underwood Farrell and Millie Bruner Lenoir City Ford, Mr. Jim Allen Parson’s & Wright, CPA’s, Mr. Joe Savage Cheryl Ottaviano

‘Twas the Night Before School Started The ladies of Delta Kappa Gamma Nu Chapter in Roane County Author unknown delivered a huge donation of fleece throws hand crafted by members of the group. We are extremely thankful for every ‘Twas the night before school started, blanket we receive from organizations, clubs, and members of our when all through the town, community. There is nothing better than offering a child comfort The parents were cheering, with a blanket when they are afraid or anxious in unfamiliar it was a riotous sound! settings. For some of the children and teens visiting the Center, By eight, kids were washed this is the one and only belonging they have. And tucked into bed …. When memories of homework filled them with dread.

New pencils, new folders, new notebooks, too New teachers, new friends …. Their anxiety grew! The parents just giggled when They learned of this fright and shouted upstairs - “Go to bed! It’s a school night!” Carolyn Tilley and President of the Chapter, Jean Woods, made a special trip to the Center in early April with lots of fleece throws Tellico Village GFWC donates $6,000 to Kids First CAC to assist in the update and refurbishing of one of the play rooms in the lobby.The Tellico Village Women’s Club has supported our ‘Soup’s On’ event every January by making the popular Chicken Tuscan Soup. They are always willing to help the staff and volunteers with the set-up, serving and clean up. Two years ago, when our medical room was in dire need of a new colposcope (a lighted, magnifying instrument used for the detection and recording of genital injury) this group of women stepped forward with a generous donation from monies raised through their own fundraising activities. Tellico Village GFWC is “dedicated to improving the communities in which we live and helping others through volunteer service.” L to R: Nancy Benn, Cathy Maxwell, Dee Butler, Michele Pubillones-Pres., Chris Evans-Longmire and Sam McQueeney

Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village……...children are our first priority Club Mission: to build a better, more compassionate citizenry in Loudon County through service to our surrounding communities and to children throughout the world. Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village works hard all year fundraising in order to donate to local organiza- tions. “We love working with kids, and we try our best to help make their lives a little better…” The Club generously donates to Kids First every year. Members volunteer at the CAC, helped us move two times in the past 12 years, are always willing to get involved with our fundraising events and will be the first in line to purchase a special gift (remember the banjo?) for a teen who lived with his unemployed Dad. This 14 year old boy didn’t ask us for a single thing at Christmas a few years back, his Dad told us the one thing his son wanted more than left to right: Mick Gardner, Russ Hanson, Chris Evans-Longmire, Farrell Bruner, and anything was a banjo. Needless to say, this young teen received a banjo Terry Boyes. Christmas morning, with all the trimmings!! Not pictured: Bob Bland, President

USDA’s Rural Development Program has awarded the Child Advocacy Center a $4,500 Rural Development Community Facilities Grant. The Rural Development Community Facilities Grant will assist the Child Advocacy Center in its installation of an electrical line tying the Child Advocacy Center into the electrical grid of Wampler’s Farm Sausage Company. The annual cost -savings to the Child Advocacy Center could be as much as $7,000! This opportunity would not be possible without the support of Wampler’s Farm Sausage Company, LCUB and USDA’s Rural Development Program. A special thanks to Allen Hawk, USDA Area Specialist, and Joe Woody, Area Director. CONTRIBUTORS September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014

In kind and cash donations help to support services provided for children and their non-offending caregivers whose lives have been impacted by abuse. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the staff, and most importantly, the children whose lives are truly made better because of your gifts, WE THANK YOU

Ms. Benay Leff Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Janes Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Wert Good Neighbors Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. Julian P. How Bill and Joy Macklem Mr. Jonathan Monat First Baptist Church of Tellico Village

Lenoir City Civitan Club Jacqueline S. Griswold Gifts in Memory of Delma Hendley Lawncare of East Tennessee, Inc. Jane F. Mocilac (and the late Glenn Boyles) Mr. Clifford Glassman, Owner Mrs. Veronika Johannesen John R. Howick Jr., MD and Michael Hamrick Lenoir City Civitan Club Rebecca R. Connelly by: Ken and Dianne Hamrick Central United Methodist Church Lenoir City Animal Clinic, PC Community Church at Tellico Village Dr. Barry H. Gordon Sandy Westcott Russ and Jean Hanson Mr. and Mrs. T.P. Willcox St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Mrs. Judith Albrecht by: Bob and Suzie Steege Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson Donald and Donna Fraley Dick and Lynn Wolfram Jerry L. Biggers Ed Conte Richard and Frieda Coleman Harry and Sandi Page by: Terry and Margaret Boyes Mr. Gene A. Weber James B. Wager by: Yvette Mathews Marcene S. Ziegler William and Gerda Fink Bob and Veda Collins Tony and Marianne Hartman Elizabeth McGrew Doug and Melody Collins, Greg and Amy Scalf by: Farrell and Millie Bruner Senior Health Specialists The Harvey Hubbell Foundation, John and Margaret Dempsey Mr. Scott Martz, Lenoir City G.M. Richard Stewart Bob and Louann Cherry Mrs. Mary LeTard by: CAC Board of Directors Arnold and Sheila Tew GFWC Tellico Village

Robert and Linda Smith Michele Pubillones, President TN Valley Chapter of CMSA of Knoxville Bill and Beverly Bauer Grace Martens Colville United Community Bank, Lenoir City AGA Insurance, Kingston, Jerry Stephens by: Lloyd and Shari Fassett James Gerkin Dan and Joan Panter Kiwanis Foundation of Tellico Village Paul and Cheryl Ottaviano Richard “Dick” Davies United Methodist Women of United Methodist Women of Trinity UMC by: Fred and Teresa Womack Central UMC Pat and Ione Thompson Tellico Village Community Bob and Linda Wright Greg Zaar Church Crafters Karen S. Keirstead by: Gene and Shirley Fischer Dave and Lois Hudgens M.R. Foundation of Tennessee, Inc. a TN Mike Wells, Clayton Bank Knights of Columbus Charity Connor Joseph Erickson Rich and Marge Planzo Cortney and Kim Dugger by: Ron & Ginny Ranck Belinda Lee Marc and Kristen Lighter Imogene S. Puckett First United Methodist Church, Oak Ridge Mrs. Deanna Ferry Mission Ministry Team Robert L. Marlow Ray and Juanita Wright Farrell and Millie Bruner by: Judy Naki, Cheryl Voorhis Ron and Ginny Ranck Margaret A. Marlow, Mrs. Mary Tidwell Melissa Jenkins Brock and Nancy Benn

To all of our Helping Hands, Volunteers, Civic Groups, Businesses, Individuals and Neighborhood Clubs—You are a vital part in helping us to further our mission, to heal the pain of child abuse IN-KIND DONATIONS

Advanced Transmission, Lenoir City Gary and Joyce Underwood Community Church of Tellico Village Larry Atchley , Bill Harrison Karen Keirstead United Methodist Women of CUMC First Baptist Church, Kingston Meadow View Greenhouse, Lisa Grugin Sign Masters of Lenoir City Threads of Love Ministry Mona William-Hayes David Sickels Martin and Betty Brown QuickPrint & Copy, Randy Holt Tellico Village Library, Erna O’Connor Lou Anne Bridges Valley Wholesale, Warren Longmire Village Quilters, Carolyn Hampson George and Evelyn Davis Papa John’s Pizza Jane Nichols, TV GFWC Tellico Village Woodworkers Wal-Mart, Lenoir City, Tammy Lane Joyce Peterson Betty Moore Darcy Navratil Paige A. Watson Lawncare of East Tennessee, Inc BJK Bookkeeping & Taxes, Joyce Peterson Ambler Brown Photography Mr. Clifford Glassman, Owner Denise Dubrule Mrs. Barbara Davies Judy Carlson Wampler’s Farm Sausage Warren and Chris Longmire Mrs. Norma Racke Marc and Kristin Lighter CPIT TRAINING Mr. Jonathan Monat Joy Macklem FEBRUARY 2014 GATLINGBURG Kimberly Clark Corporation Ruby Tuesday’s, Lenoir City Door Prize Donations Paul and Cheryl Ottaviano Jan Smith Wonderworks Dollywood Delores Benton Mel and Judy Courtley Knoxville Zoo Chick-Fil-A Farrell and Millie Bruner M. Joan Gates Food City, Abingdon, VA Jim and Diana Gahrs Ron and Ginny Ranck Panera Bread

Gifts in Memory of Gifts In Honor of James R. Poole Bill & Joyce Peterson Cynthia P. McLean Robert Baldani Mr. & Mrs. J. Ranck Ken & Cindy Kohl Martha Pittman by: Morgan & Pat O’Brien The Gabriel Family Don & Jan Miller Mrs. Ardell C.Stewart Red & Cathy Gilbert by: Ron and Ginny Ranck Donald & Donna Fraley Mrs. Avis Babb Donald H. Klein Ron & Betty Moore Greta M. Wolfe Elizabeth Gierach & Jim & Margaret Sonntag Farrell and Millie Bruner The Barnes Family Walter & Peggy Hamilton by: Jason & Alisha Thompson by: Ron and Ginny Ranck Bob & Linda Wright Mrs. Kristin Basseen Farrell & Millie Bruner Mr & Mrs. Ted L. Wampler Sr. The Martin Family of Gastonia, NC by: Mrs. Jane A. Matlock Dr. & Mrs. H.P. Singletary Tellico Village Retired Military Club

by: Elaine G. Crowder Paul & Ruth Thornton Ginger Barthel, Paul & Cheryl Ottaviano Millie Bruner and the CAC Staff Ron and Ginny Ranck Warren & Sue Parthen by: Gail Clift, CPNP by: Laura Gabriel Jerry & Janet Pender Nancy Benn Elizabeth A. Gierach Rich & Marge Planzo by: Jason and Stacey Benn Tellico Village Kiwanis Liz Sponholz Mr. & Mrs. Ted L. Wampler Sr. Richard & Carol Troester by: Lee and Lorraine Alber honoring each other Mr. & Mrs. Donald Spaeth Don & Sue Littrell Gifts in Memory of Jack Racke

Ken & Cindy Kohl Shirley M. Tracy Linda Lotts Mueller Beatrice Johnson Carl & Marilyn Peterson Bill & Joyce Peterson Sue F. Martin Kristen Racke and John Dimech David & Judy Jorgensen Don & Marilyn Hill Mrs. Ellen Cleary Ronald and Ursula Cappuccio Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kaspar Ms. Benay Leff Brock & Nancy Benn Jacqueline S. Griswold Robert E Baldani Robert & Patricia Vitrone Bob & Linda Wright Jimmy Massey Peter K. Rosenkrands Ron Norland Sharel & Janet E. Palmer Col. & Mrs. Richard F. Kolasheski Tellico Village Roadrunners RV Club William & Gerda Fink Doug & Mary Ann Davino Michael and Mary Ann Ruppert Mrs. Rita E. Finn and Catherine Finn Farrell & Millie Bruner Carol J. Mathiesen Nancy C. Paule Lou & Jackie Cotton Don & Jan Miller Dale & Mary Jane Aurel M. Sidden GM Club of Tellico Village Noll Charles F. Josvanger Will and Lou Rogers John & Barbara Butyter Karen S. Keirstead Carl & Tricia Rit- Ed and Barbara Elder Mr. & Mrs. E.G. Pierson ter Donald and Jeanne Spaeth Stanley & Sharon Patocki Jim & Margaret Sonntag Gary and Amy Dunajewski Francis & Karen Landers Jim & Eileen Bowerfind Paul and Cheryl Ottaviano Warren & Sue Parthen Joyce Abel and Ben Cochran Ron and Ginny Ranck Jim and Diana Gahrs The Novel Ladies, Loudon Worth & Martha Wilkerson Paul and Ruth Thornton Janet S. Rhoades Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Karwowski Bill & Shirley McKeel Carol B. Beilharz Bob and Kathy Kutschera Jeannice Burns Mr. & Mrs. William M. Oden Ken & Dean Ballien Daryl Doug & Jean Mathews Mary Tidwell Don & Sue Littrell Sponseller Mark & Ruth Yheulon Jan & Kim Swanson Mrs. Barbara Davies Julio & Gail Garcia Albert & Nancy Eident Charlie & Purdy Billiu Loretta J. Werner Mr. and Mrs. David W. Sickels

A Silent Epidemic by Christopher Anderson Sexual abuse is a silent epidemic that impacts our forward; and we need institutions to work with MaleSurvivor entire society. Nearly 20 percent of males are abuse survivors. and our partner organizations in communities all across the The harms caused by abuse reach into the lives of every person country to implement the policies and procedures needed to in our society. Further, there is no part of our society, no protect those who are currently being abused. We need to institution that is immune, for example: Penn State, the Citadel, support those who have already been harmed as they attempt public schools in almost every state in our country, The Boy to heal. We need to stop blaming the victims and start holding Scouts, the Mormon Church, the Catholic Church; these are just the bullies, molesters, and abusers who harm them and who the tip of the iceberg. Our society has tolerated and permitted tear our communities apart accountable for their actions. By abuse to thrive in the shadows of silence created by our doing so, not only will we help the victims heal, we will also help communal fear of speaking out. We have lacked protection and heal the rifts within our own society. support of the most vulnerable among us. There is one thing that survivors want. We want to Two years ago, during the Sandusky trial, a character heal. All the money in the world could never be adequate witness testified that as a Christian he did not want to listen to compensation for what was taken from us. We want and need these allegations. What Christian can stand with integrity in his/ to be heard. When silence is golden, abuse thrives. her faith and turn away from children who have been raped? MaleSurvivor and our partners know it is possible for every This attitude of willful blindness is precisely why abuse survivor to heal; however it requires the support of our thrives in our homes, schools, churches and communities. The families, our communities and our friends. institutions that harbor abuse cannot be relied upon to ______implement the changes needed to protect victims. There is only Christopher Anderson is the Executive Director of MaleSurvivor one person in this society that has the power to end abuse. The (www.MaleSurvivor.org) and he is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. victim. But, to do so survivors must be empowered by the MaleSurvivor, the nation’s preeminent resource for male victims of sexual abuse, is committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual support of their communities. We need laws that enable victims victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, to be able to hold those who have harmed them accountable; education, advocacy, and activism. Current research suggests that more than we need to encourage those who have been harmed to come 1 in 6 men have been the victims of sexual abuse at some point in their lives.

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Total Amount raised January 2014 $7,399.74 Volunteer Hours Worked 704

Child Abuse Prevention Month - APRIL 2014 Congratulations to our poster contest winners! As you may know, Kids First CAC sponsors this contest every April for the school kids in the 9th Judicial District. During the school year staff members travel to the schools in our district to present the SCAN (Stop Child Abuse & Neglect) program to elementary and middle school students. The program’s primary message is SAY NO, GET AWAY, TELL SOMEONE. SCAN was created in hopes of protecting children by increasing their knowledge and skills in the area of child abuse, increasing reporting numbers and referring children who disclose to appropriate service providers (teachers, school counselors, etc.). Wal-Mart graciously donates the poster board every year which is delivered to participating schools by Tasha Watson, Victim Services Specialist. CAC Board Members vote on the winning posters, Tasha then contacts the school to arrange the award presentation to the student. Each winning student receives a certificate, a $10 gift card from Wal-Mart, and their poster will be displayed at the Center. Top to bottom: Autumn Coleman of Loudon Elementary, Danna Remus of Loudon Elementary, Jaycie Myers of Highland Park Elementary and Destiny Squire of Midway Elementary As part of the 2013 Tellico Tellico Roadrunners RV Club is a Roadrunners RV Club Christmas group of 145 RV enthusiasts who celebration, a special collection was enjoy the camaraderie and share in made for gifts to the CAC of Loudon, the club’s expertise and monthly RV Meigs, Morgan and Roane counties. Rallies. by: Barbara Mannarino Some 25 toys and $545 were ______generously donated by the members. For more information: The club members have donated gifts http://tellicoroadrunnersrvclub.org for several years to the CAC children Photo left to right: (therapy clients) to help them Barbara Mannarino, celebrate the holiday. Marilyn Hill & Chris Evans-Longmire

United Community Bank , Lenoir City Once again our friends at UCB were more than eager to help some of our kids have a wonderful Christmas. For over 6 years the employees have supported the children in therapy during the month of November and December. By the end of October, beginning of November, Angie Abston, V.P., Branch Manager, has called our office to remind us to get a wish list together for some of our clients. It always amazes us when they deliver the presents for each ‘adopted’ child— they somehow manage to find the hard-to-get Christmas items that every child wants but is impossible to find because they are in such demand during the holidays. Photo left to right: Dawn Feezell, Angie Abston, Ron McNabb and Chris Evans-Longmire

Morning Pointe of Lenoir City What a surprise we had in mid December when Diana Kids Christmas 2013 Conner, Life Enrichment Director at Morning Pointe, We thank those who have contributed generously to our and one of the residents delivered a box full of toys for the kids. Diana stated the family members of their Kids Christmas: guests’ were asked to bring toys when visiting their Peter and Marianne Raft Ben Cochran loved one at Christmas. This resulted in a huge box of The Watkins Family of Harriman Don and Sue Littrell gifts for children of all ages. Thank you for selecting Don and Marilyn Hill Frank and June Kaspar Kids First as the recipient of your gracious Christmas Joseph and Diane Hamilton Richard and Linda Sauter giving. Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is a state-of-the -art assisted living community on a 10 acre senior care James and Kathy Collins Smith Mrs. Virgie Pitts campus. Lou and Jackie Cotton Pat and Jan McElveen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Phillips Angie Abston Rick and Barbara Mannarino Gary and Joyce Underwood Jim and Diana Gahrs John and Margaret Dempsey Angie Abston Darcy Navratil Kari Anna Watkins Brett & Mona Williams-Hayes Warren and Chris Evans Longmire The Watkins Family, Harriman A heartfelt and sincere THANK YOU to our friends at the Community Church of Tellico Village. Kids First CAC was the beneficiary of their ’Adopt A Valentine ’ in February. This is a special collection during the entire month of February when members can donate $25 to “adopt” one or more children, $50. for a family. The CAC was also designated by the Community Church as the recipient of the Wishing Well. Church members donate specific items requested by our staff for the children we serve. We received an abundance of cleaning items and a variety of toys, barbies, bubbles and disposable cameras for the Toy Closet. Every child/teen visiting the CAC for their very first time is taken to our Toy Closet, before leaving, to pick out a brand new toy and book.

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Clip and save the labels (UPC codes) and beverage/ sauce caps from participating products. When you have enough, drop them off or mail them to us so we may ‘cash’ in the points received for merchan- dise. Please go to: www.labelsforeducation.com to see over 2500 eligible products in which to clip and save. This is a quick and easy way to donate to Kids First CAC and help the children we serve.

Electronically collect 1 point for each GO TO: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/62-1846638 participating Labels for Education product purchased using your shoppers If you are a frequent shopper on Amazon, card. Please go to www.Elabelsforeducation.com and follow the 3 please take a few moments to designate the easy steps to sign up. Our ’school’ is listed as Child Advocacy Center CAC as the recipient of your AmazonSmile and can be found using our zip code = 37771 purchases. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. This program is a simple and automatic way for you to support the CAC every time you shop (at no cost to you!). We will receive .05% of the purchase price of To get started please go to: eligible AmazonSmile items (products are www.krogercommunityrewards.com marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on the product detail page). If you already have an Amazon.com account you may con- Kroger Community Rewards makes fundraising easy…...all you have to do tinue to use that account (or AmazonSmile) is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card. If you already have an online but first designate the CAC as your charity at account with Kroger, sign in (or create an account). Once signed in you the link above. can enroll or update your Community Rewards (Plus Card) under Account Settings. Our NPO # is 21056. To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see our organization’s name on the right side of your information page. How you can help Reporting Child Abuse Yes, I want to support the services, care and Tennessee Law requires that any person who knows or comfort provided to severely abused children by has reason to suspect that a child has been abused the CAC. Please accept my tax deductible gift. must report the allegation to the toll-free hotline number ______or local law enforcement. NAME Remember, “has reason to suspect” means you have

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