Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy

04/02/2026

Today, we gathered as a community to plant over 1,000 pinwheels at the Van Buren Police Department and the Hamilton Center, each one representing a child from Sebastian and Crawford counties who was served by the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy in 2025.

Each pinwheel tells a story. A story of courage, resilience, and the beginning of healing.

We are incredibly grateful to our MDT partners, BACA, CASA, and all of the community members who stood alongside our staff to take part in this meaningful ceremony. Your presence is a powerful reminder that no child walks this journey alone.

If you happen to drive by and see the field of pinwheels, we encourage you to pause for just a moment. Reflect on the children they represent and the strength it takes to move forward after trauma.

Together, we are creating a community where children are supported, believed, and given the chance to heal.

Thank you for standing with us. 💙

03/31/2026

Please join us for this FUN, STAR WARS themed event!!

Gather your team of 4 and join us to strike back against child abuse! Your participation will help fulfill the missions of both the Kiwanis Club and the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy.
Your entry fee will cover: 3 games, shoe rental, t-shirts for each team member, prize payouts for 1st, 2nd, 3rd teams and a choice of pizza/beer/soda.

Sign up here: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/CommunityStrikesBack

Child abuse is more prevalent in our community than anyone wants to believe. The services provided by the Hamilton Center ensure that child victims of abuse and their families have access to the resources necessary for healing and rebuilding their lives after trauma. The Commissary Kiwanis Club is committed to supporting agencies that serve children in need. Come be a part of a community that is committed to the protection and well-being of our children.
Presented by: Commissary Kiwanis Club Fort Smith
Premium Sponsor: First National Bank of Fort Smith
Food/Beverage Sponsor: Landmark CPA's
(For other sponsorship opportunities please email [1]Jeff Adams or [2]William Ricks)

Saturday April 11th, 2026
12.30 - 3.00 p.m.
Check-in- 12:30 pm
Bowling starts: 1.00 pm
References
1. mailto:bnzkiwi@gmail.com
2. mailto:williamricks@fnbfs.com

03/31/2026

Tomorrow kicks off Child Abuse Awareness Month, and we invite you to stand with us in support of the children in our community 💙

Please join us at our Pinwheel Ceremonies as we come together to raise awareness and show hope for a brighter future. Each pinwheel placed in the ground represents a child who was seen at the Center last year. A powerful reminder of why our work matters.

Tomorrow, April 1st....

Crawford County will be at 9:30 at the Van Buren Police Department

Sebastian County will be at 1:30 at the Center

Together, we can make a difference.

03/25/2026

Don’t forget to order your shirts—Child Abuse Awareness Month kicks off next week! 💙

We can’t wait to see everyone showing their support for the Center and the children in our community. Thank you for helping us spread awareness and make a difference!

Next month is Child Abuse Awareness Month 💙

To help spread awareness, the Center will be selling shirts and we have 4 great design options to choose from! We can’t wait to see everyone wearing theirs and helping us share this important message throughout the community.

Be sure to visit our website to place your order!
https://hamiltoncca.org/shop-1

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Center and the children we serve. 💙

03/22/2026

Our vision at the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy is that every child lives in a community committed to their protection and wellbeing. This is why…

03/18/2026

Next month is Child Abuse Awareness Month 💙

To help spread awareness, the Center will be selling shirts and we have 4 great design options to choose from! We can’t wait to see everyone wearing theirs and helping us share this important message throughout the community.

Be sure to visit our website to place your order!
https://hamiltoncca.org/shop-1

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Center and the children we serve. 💙

03/16/2026

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming a wonderful group from Central Presbyterian Church to the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy. They spent time touring the center, learning about how we serve children and families in our community, and asking thoughtful questions about our work.

We are incredibly grateful for their generous donation and for taking the time to see firsthand the impact of Children’s Advocacy Centers. Support like this helps us continue providing a safe, supportive place where children can begin their healing journey.

Thank you, Central Presbyterian Church, for your kindness and for standing with the children and families we serve.

03/13/2026

February is known as the month of love—a time when we celebrate caring for the people around us. 💙
At the Hamilton Center, love shows up in a powerful way every single day through the work of protecting and supporting children.

This February, we served 104 children at the Hamilton Center — a significant increase from the number of children we saw in February of last year. That increase is more than a statistic. It’s a reminder that child abuse and trauma are more prevalent in our communities than many people realize

03/12/2026

We cannot express how real this is! We see it everyday. Listen to your children, their words and their actions.

Parents, please stop leaving your kids with them.

Please stop leaving your children with boyfriends (or girlfriends) you barely know.

Please stop letting your family members you don't entirely trust watch them just because it's free.

Please stop finding random people from social media to watch them.

If you have a gut feeling about someone that just doesn't sit right with you when it comes to your child, please don't ignore it, and don't let that person watch your kids!

If your little one comes to you and says I don't want to stay with a particular person .... please do us a favor and listen to them. They may be trying to tell you something really important!

Remember to always listen to your gut instinct and, more importantly, listen to your children if they are trying to warn you about someone.

03/11/2026

In the month of January alone, 88 children walked through the doors of the Hamilton Center.
That number is powerful. It represents 88 young lives, 88 stories, and 88 moments where a child needed safety, support, and someone to stand beside them.

Child abuse and trauma are often hidden in plain sight, affecting families in every community—including ours. While it can be difficult to talk about, awareness is the first step toward change.

Because of the dedication of our team and the support of our community, 88 children received care, advocacy, and hope when they needed it most. Each child matters. Each story matters. And every life we touch is a step toward a safer future for children.

Together, we can continue to shine a light, support healing, and stand up for the most vulnerable among us. 💙

03/03/2026

On March 14th & 15th, our community has the opportunity to walk alongside a father who has turned unimaginable loss into a powerful message of hope.

Chad Starr lost his 12-year-old daughter, Sienna, to su***de in 2019. Since then, he has walked more than 700 miles sharing her story and reminding people of one simple but life-saving truth: You Are Loved.

This year, Chad will walk the perimeter of Fort Smith, approximately 20 miles each day, to raise awareness for youth mental health and to benefit the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy.

At the Hamilton Center, we work with many children and teens who struggle with trauma, depression, and suicidal thoughts. We believe the only way to confront this crisis is to speak openly, support families boldly, and make sure every child knows they are seen, heard, and valued.

We invite you to:
💜 Walk a mile (or more) with Chad
💜 Share this message
💜 Help us spread awareness
💜 Support the cause

More details are in the ad below. Let’s show up for our kids and remind them, and each other, that no one walks alone.

Follow Chad here for updates on his location during the walk: https://www.facebook.com/chad.starr.330

03/03/2026

Help us celebrate Madi’s 1-Year Anniversary at the Hamilton Center! 🎉💙

For the past year, Madi has served as a dedicated Forensic Interviewer, bringing compassion, professionalism, and a heart for children into every conversation she has. In just one year, she has interviewed more than 300 children — each one met with care, patience, and kindness that truly makes a difference.

Around the office, we lovingly consider her our “silly goose” 🪿 — her contagious smile and unmistakable laugh keep us all going, even on the toughest days. When she’s not supporting the children and families we serve, you can probably find her thrifting… and yes, she will absolutely take any decoration out of your grandma’s house!

Madi, we are so grateful for you. Your dedication, warmth, and joy make our center a better place every single day. The Hamilton Center wouldn’t be the same without you! 💛✨