Harnett County Children's Advocacy Center

Harnett County Children's Advocacy Center We are a community-based, child-friendly center offering consolidated care for children and families affected by sexual abuse or severe physical abuse.

We provide a coordinated, multi-disciplinary, comprehensive response to victims and their caregivers.

Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) approach is at the heart of how we serve children and families. MDTs brings together pr...
03/02/2026

Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) approach is at the heart of how we serve children and families. MDTs brings together professionals from:
✅ Child Protective Services
✅law enforcement
✅prosecution
✅medical & mental health
✅victim advocacy and more
to coordinate investigations and ensure children receive comprehensive, trauma-informed care. You can learn more about our MDT here: https://www.harnettcac.org/mdt

Recently, we welcomed our partners from Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. for a tour of our center. An active MDT participant, Daymark plays an important role in supporting children and families.

Pictured: Dafne, Beth, Rebeca, Savannah Lackey (Team Lead), and Zachary Horner (Clinician). Not pictured is Center Director Asia Boyd, who had to respond to a crisis situation.

We are thankful for strong partnerships that strengthen the safety net for children in our communities!

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Children’s Advocacy Centers (that's us!) use a child-friendly interview process so children don’t have to tell and reliv...
02/23/2026

Children’s Advocacy Centers (that's us!) use a child-friendly interview process so children don’t have to tell and relive their story over and over again.

Our interviewer is highly trained, incredibly patient, and deeply skilled at helping children feel safe, comfortable and heard.

𝙱𝚎𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚎 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚠𝚎𝚊𝚛 𝚌𝚊𝚙𝚎𝚜, 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚜𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚢 𝚜𝚒𝚝 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚊 𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚗.

1️⃣ Child.
1️⃣ Interview.
1️⃣ Coordinated team working together to reduce trauma and support healing from the very beginning.

𝑨𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑶𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆Child abuse often happens at the hands of someone a child knows and trusts.That’s why our ...
02/09/2026

𝑨𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑶𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆

Child abuse often happens at the hands of someone a child knows and trusts.
That’s why our children’s advocacy center exists: to provide a safe, neutral place for children to share their stories and begin healing.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒔 𝒖𝒑, 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒓.

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❄️ Weather Update ❄️Poor road conditions are keeping our staff at home this morning. We hope to be in later today; howev...
02/03/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Poor road conditions are keeping our staff at home this morning. We hope to be in later today; however, our team is working remotely and can still be reached by phone or email. Please visit our website for contact information. 💻📞

❄️ Weather Update ❄️Our center is closed today due to the weather. Staff are working remotely and can still be reached b...
02/02/2026

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Our center is closed today due to the weather. Staff are working remotely and can still be reached by phone or email. 💻 📞

We love seeing our executive director, Chris Jernigan, recognized for the work he cares so deeply about, but anyone who ...
01/21/2026

We love seeing our executive director, Chris Jernigan, recognized for the work he cares so deeply about, but anyone who knows Chris knows his impact goes far beyond one award. His commitment to children and families across North Carolina inspires us every day.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. Your support helps provide:• Safe homes for children in crisis• Forensic interviews & medical evalua...
12/02/2025

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Your support helps provide:
• Safe homes for children in crisis
• Forensic interviews & medical evaluations
• Trauma-informed counseling
• Family support across 16 NC counties

✨ Your generosity fuels safety and healing.

Give today: southmountain.org/donate

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 💙💛💙Your generosity today helps us continue pr...
12/02/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 💙💛💙

Your generosity today helps us continue providing critical support to children and families who rely on our Foster Community and Children’s Advocacy Centers.

If you’re able, please consider making a gift:
❤️ southmountain.org/donate

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Southmountain Children and Family Services!Today and every day, we are grateful for the childr...
11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Southmountain Children and Family Services!

Today and every day, we are grateful for the children and families we serve, our dedicated team who stands beside them, and the communities across North Carolina who support our mission.

Because of you, children find safety, healing, and hope through our foster community and Children’s Advocacy Centers. Thank you for helping us create pathways to brighter futures.

Wishing you a day filled with warmth, gratitude, and connection.

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Today, we pause to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans. Your cour...
11/11/2025

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Today, we pause to honor the bravery, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans. Your courage inspires us every day, especially those who continue serving their communities and families here at home.

Thank you, veterans. 💙💛💙

11/06/2025

At Southmountain Children and Family Services, we believe every child deserves safety, hope, and a chance to heal.

We're more than just a team ... we’re a family! And right now, we’re looking for passionate people to join us in making a difference.

If you have a heart for children and a desire to create lasting change, we’d love to meet you.

✨ Apply today and help us build brighter futures, together.

https://www.southmountain.org/fa-dunn
https://www.southmountain.org/harnett-fi

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10/08/2025

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧. 💛

Like, saying yes when you can.

Sometimes, connection means flexibility. Saying “yes” to small things, like a late-night snack or a spontaneous outing, shows her that you value time together.

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Address

710 West Broad Street
Dunn, NC
28334

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19103041421

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