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Western Slope Center for Children The Western Slope Center for Children (aka "Center for Children") provides collaborative servi...

The Western Slope Center for Children (aka "Center for Children") provides collaborative services to child abuse victims and their families. Each year, the Center for Children serves 300+ children in cases involving child abuse allegations, ranging from sexual abuse to physical abuse & neglect, drug endangerment, witness to domestic violence & homicide, and much more. The Center for Children has a

team of professionals across five core areas of service dedicated to providing child victims and their families help, hope, and healing. Working alongside strong community partnerships, the Center for Children seeks to ensure that children whose voices are silenced by their abuser will once again have them restored.

Western Slope Against Trafficking (WSAT) is a local non-profit organization that stives to reduce and prevent traffickin...
30/07/2025

Western Slope Against Trafficking (WSAT) is a local non-profit organization that stives to reduce and prevent trafficking against people of all ages, genders, and races. The organization brings together key community members to create a survivor centered approach to human trafficking. WSAT is a survivor lead group that seeks to elevate the voices of those with lived experience to guide their work. The organization offers Human Trafficking 101 trainings and quarterly meetings which are open to the public.

Want to learn more? Visit their website at, https:/
www.westernslopeagainsttrafficking.com/

‼️Juice needed‼️Interesting in giving back? The Center is currently low on juice boxes and Capri Suns. We are open Monda...
30/07/2025

‼️Juice needed‼️

Interesting in giving back? The Center is currently low on juice boxes and Capri Suns. We are open Monday through Friday, 8-5. 🧃

⭐️Feature Friday⭐️Today we recognize Detective Lauren Archuleta with the Grand Junction Police Department. Lauren has be...
18/07/2025

⭐️Feature Friday⭐️

Today we recognize Detective Lauren Archuleta with the Grand Junction Police Department. Lauren has been with the GJPD for 12 and a half years, and has served as a detective for 2 and a half of those years. During her years at the GJPD, Lauren has worked as a patrol officer, and police service technician. Lauren is also the Domestic Violence subject matter expert for the police department, and teaches the subject to new recruits at the police academy.

Lauren’s favorite part about her job is being there for people on their worst day, and being able to be a light to them and to help them see the good in humanity. 💙 Some of her hobbies include camping, going for long drives, spending time with her husband, working out, and coloring with her 6 year old. She is also a coffee lover! ☕️ A fun fact about Lauren is that she has a 10 year old grandson!

When asked about her favorite thing about the Multi Disciplinary Team at the Center, this is what she had to say:

“My favorite thing about the MDT is how everyone comes together with their strengths and passions to help the most innocent and defenseless population we serve- precious children. I would want others to know how TALENTED and caring our partners are at the Center. They create a welcoming environment for those who need it the most.”

Thank you Lauren for all you do for our community and the victims we serve! 💙✨

Trauma therapy is a beautiful, meaningful, and often complex journey. As part of the TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Be...
14/07/2025

Trauma therapy is a beautiful, meaningful, and often complex journey. As part of the TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) process, children participate in a conjoint session with their caregivers, families, and supportive adults. This is a powerful moment where the child is able to share their growth—how their thoughts have shifted, how they’ve built resilience, and how far they’ve come in their healing journey.
Sometimes, healing takes creative form. Through symbolism, art, and trauma processing, a child might create something that reflects their experience. They are given full autonomy over what they do with it.
For one brave kiddo this week, that meant choosing to burn what they created—a symbolic release of the past, and a step toward new meaning. Watching them reclaim their narrative was a profound reminder of why this work matters.
As we neared the end of treatment, the words they used were simple but powerful: “Free, no more pain.”
To honor their journey, everyone in their support system wore a heart drawn on them—a visual reminder of the love and connection that surrounds this child as they move forward.

10/07/2025

🎬Interviewing the Interviewer🎬

Our interviewers are trained to ask lots of questions, and it is something that they do often! In honor of Forensic Interviewer Appreciation Week, we had Collbren and Sierra take a seat in the interview rooms and answer some fun questions about themselves. We hope you enjoy getting to know Collbren more! 🎥💙

10/07/2025

🎬Interviewing the Interviewer🎬

Our interviewers are trained to ask lots of questions, and it is something that they do often! In honor of Forensic Interviewer Appreciation Week, we had Collbren and Sierra take a seat in the interview rooms and answer some fun questions about themselves. We hope you enjoy getting to know Sierra more! 🎥💙

ENTER TO WIN! There’s still time to enter our Live in the Grapevines: James Williams & the Faith Peddlers summer fundrai...
09/07/2025

ENTER TO WIN!

There’s still time to enter our Live in the Grapevines: James Williams & the Faith Peddlers summer fundraiser giveaway!

One lucky winner will receive two free tickets to this unforgettable concert experience Grande River Vineyards.

Winner announced: July 21, 2025
Enter now: https://woobox.com/qc73xe

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy great music for a great cause!

Did you know this week is Forensic Interviewer Appreciation Week!? The Center has two Forensic Interviewers, Sierra Cra...
08/07/2025

Did you know this week is Forensic Interviewer Appreciation Week!?

The Center has two Forensic Interviewers, Sierra Cramer and Collbren Lang. Both Sierra and Collbren follow an evidence-based protocol and utilize various question types to elicit as much information from a child as possible, all while maintaining a neutral, child friendly, and trauma informed environment.

Our interviewers cooperate with partnering agencies to ensure children are seen for interviews within an appropriate time frame, including emergency situations.

When not conducting interviews, Sierra and Collbren stay up to date with new research relevant to child maltreatment and forensic interviewing, attend peer reviews, and they can also be called to testify in court.

The Center is incredibly grateful for the work that our Forensic Interviewers do! 🫶🏼

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🎆❤️
04/07/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🎆❤️

“Scaffolding” is a way for caregivers to regulate both their children and themselves. This series of helpful graphics il...
02/07/2025

“Scaffolding” is a way for caregivers to regulate both their children and themselves. This series of helpful graphics illustrates how scaffolding can be implemented in everyday situations with children! ⬇️

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2350 G Road
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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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The Center for Children

The Center for Children (the Center) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization whose purpose is to facilitate and coordinate the work of existing governmental agencies and independent service providers to meet the needs of children who have been sexually abused, severely physically abused, or who are witnesses to violence.

The Center provides a safe, child-friendly environment to facilitate the interviewing of children who are victims of abuse and neglect as well as provides direct, supportive services to victims and families or appropriate referrals to community agencies. In Mesa County, more than 300 children a year are harmed by sexual or physical abuse. These children need the careful attention of professionals trained to address their special needs. With your support, the Center allows service providers and professionals to come to the child instead of the child and family having to go from agency to agency.