Iowa Chapter of Children's Advocacy Centers

01/09/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities every day. Your dedication, courage, and commitment to public safety do not go unnoticed.

Thank you for protecting children and holding those accountable that cause harm. We appreciate you today and everyday.

Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! 🚓👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

12/29/2025

As the year comes to a close, you can help change a child’s story. 💙

⭐Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and believed.

📣Your year-end gift helps our organization provide support to the Child Advocacy Centers in Iowa so they can continue to provide critical services to children affected by abuse.

💙Join us in standing up for children when they need it most. When you give before December 31, your donation helps ensure children and families start the new year with hope, strength, and the care they deserve.

📌Give online today or have your check postmarked by December 31st to count in your 2025 giving.

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12/23/2025

This holiday season, we extend our sincere thanks to the Child Advocacy Centers, and other critical partners, who dedicate their work to protecting children and pursuing justice.

Your commitment does not pause for the holidays—and it does not go unnoticed. May this season bring moments of peace, renewed strength, and time to recharge as you continue the important work of protecting the most vulnerable.

Happy Holidays! 💙

12/22/2025

Do you have strong leadership skills and a passion for protecting children and supporting families? One of our Child Advocacy/Protection Centers is looking for a dedicated Manager to lead their team.

In this role, you’ll help guide and support staff, ensure high-quality, trauma-informed services, and work with community partners to make a real difference in children’s lives.

For more information or to apply, click the link below and search for: Clinic Manager- STAR Child Protection Center.

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12/19/2025

💙 Happy Prevention Specialist Day! 💙

Today we celebrate the Prevention Specialists who work every day to keep children safe before harm happens. Through education, outreach, and community partnerships, you empower children and families, strengthen protective factors, and help prevent child abuse before it begins.

Your dedication creates safer schools, stronger communities, and brighter futures for children. Thank you for the impact you make—often behind the scenes, but always life-changing!

For those of you who may be wondering, today is not a nationally recognized day of observance, but we think it should be! Our Iowa Child Advocacy Centers chose this day to recognize their Prevention Specialists because the work they do is incredibly important and often goes unrecognized.

12/18/2025

We are very excited to share our Save the Date for our 2026 MDT Conference. 💙

⭐ We have a great speaker lineup and hope to see you there! ⭐

12/17/2025

Thank you, Attorney General Bird!

Children deserve the right to enjoy playing video games in safe online environments that are free from child predators.

Roblox is putting Iowa kids at risk by creating a breeding ground for predators. I am suing to hold them accountable and ensure our kids are protected.

12/02/2025

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Be the Light a Child Needs 🌟

Today is more than a day of generosity — it’s a chance to bring hope, healing, and safety to children who have experienced abuse. 💙

Child Advocacy Centers that serve child victims of abuse provide critical support:
✨ Safe spaces for children to tell their stories
✨ Trauma-informed counseling
✨ Advocacy during and following appointments
✨ Prevention education to stop abuse before it starts

Your support helps ensure that every child has a voice, and every family has access to compassionate care.

This Giving Tuesday, please consider donating, sharing, or spreading awareness. Together, we can help protect children and rebuild futures. 💙👐

To learn more about what our organization does or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit our website: https://iowacacs.org/ or click the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/Donate-to-ICCAC

11/11/2025

Today, we honor you and thank you for your service. 💙

11/11/2025

🌟 Honoring Our Nurse Practitioners This Week — and Every Week 🌟

This Nurse Practitioner Week, we celebrate the extraordinary NPs who dedicate their skills, compassion, and courage to caring for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. 💙

Your work goes far beyond medical care — you provide safety, hope, and healing when it’s needed most. You listen when others can’t find the words. You advocate when voices are silenced. You help children rebuild trust and futures.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to trauma-informed care, your advocacy for vulnerable youth, and your compassion in the face of unimaginable challenges.

You remind us that healing isn’t just about medicine — it’s about kindness, connection, and courage.

👩‍⚕️💙 This week, and always, we honor you.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Here are some Trick-or-Treat safety tips for a Spooktacular Halloween! 👻

Halloween is all about fun, costumes, and candy—but safety comes first! Here are some quick reminders to help keep little ghosts and goblins safe tonight:

🕯️ Be Seen: Add glow sticks, reflective tape, or flashlights to costumes so drivers can spot trick-or-treaters easily.
🚗 Cross Safely: Always use crosswalks and look both ways before crossing the street.
👫 Stick Together: Kids should trick-or-treat with an adult or in a group—never alone.
🍬 Check the Treats: Wait until you’re home to inspect all candy. Discard anything that’s unwrapped or looks suspicious.
🎭 Costume Comfort: Make sure costumes fit well to prevent trips and falls, and choose non-toxic face paint instead of masks that block vision.
🐾 Mind the Driveway: Drivers—go slow, stay alert, and watch for excited little ones darting out between cars.

Have fun, stay safe, and make magical memories! 🧡🍫

10/22/2025

Save the Date for the 2026 Iowa DEC Conference in Ankeny!