Burke County Children's Advocacy Center

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Burke County Children's Advocacy Center

We are a community-based, child-friendly center offering consolidated care for child victims of abuse and their non-offending caregivers.
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08/23/2024

Kick off the school year with confidence by making positive affirmations part of your daily routine! 🌟

Taking a moment each day to focus on uplifting thoughts can boost self-esteem, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Simple affirmations like "I am capable," "I am loved," or "I can handle anything" can set the tone for a successful day.

Embrace the power of positive thinking and make it a healthy habit! 📚✨
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08/13/2024

🎶🙌🏻 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 + 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄! 🎶🙌🏻

👏🏻 Team members from all 11 Southmountain Children's Advocacy Centers across North Carolina came together to learn, grow, and—of course—have a blast at this year's Learning Institute, and we couldn’t be more proud of the experience! 🎉

👏🏻 From insightful workshops to hands-on training sessions, this event was all about strengthening our skills and deepening our commitment to helping children and families.

👏🏻 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦—𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. 💪🤝

👏🏻 A huge shoutout to our incredible leadership for making this a priority! Their dedication to our growth and well-being shines through in events like these.

👏🏻 By investing in us, they’re not just improving our skills—they’re fostering a supportive, united team that’s ready to take on anything!

🕺🏻💃 🕺🏻💃 🕺🏻💃 To everyone who attended: thank you for bringing your energy, passion, and positivity. Here's to many more opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌟
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08/07/2024

🚌✏️ 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠!

Starting the school year on the right foot is crucial. It sets a positive tone, builds good habits, boosts confidence, and minimizes stress. A strong start lays the foundation for academic success and fosters supportive relationships with teachers and peers.

𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 : Ensure they get enough sleep, exercise, and nutritious meals. Proper nutrition and rest are crucial for academic and social success.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 : Schedule checkups and immunizations. Keeping vaccines current, including the flu shot, helps them stay healthy and in school.

𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 : Encourage open conversations about feelings. Watch for changes in behavior and seek help if needed.

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 : Discuss racism, bullying, and the importance of kindness. Encourage seeking help from trusted adults.

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐔𝐒𝐄 : Create a family media plan to balance screen time with healthy activities. Talk about responsible social media use.

Let's make this school year the best one yet!

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07/26/2024

🎥 𝙲𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚗'𝚜 𝙰𝚍𝚟𝚘𝚌𝚊𝚌𝚢 𝙲𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚎 𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍 𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚊𝚋𝚞𝚜𝚎.

National Children's Alliance produced this short video to explain the compassionate services we offer, from forensic interviews and medical examinations to counseling and family advocacy.

See how our dedicated team works together to ensure every child feels safe, heard, and empowered throughout their journey to recovery!
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07/19/2024

𝙾𝙿𝙴𝙽 𝙲𝙾𝙽𝚅𝙴𝚁𝚂𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝚂

Open conversations with your children about body safety and consent are powerful tools in preventing child abuse.
🗣 Teach children that their body belongs to them,.
🗣 Explain that they have the right to say "no" to unwanted touch.
🗣 Talk about how to say "no".
🗣 Discuss what safe and unsafe touches are.
🗣 Empower them to speak up if something makes them uncomfortable!

Creating a safe space for these discussions builds trust and helps protect your child. Together, we can foster a safer environment for our kids.
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07/15/2024

𝚆𝚑𝚘'𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝙲𝚒𝚛𝚌𝚕𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚂𝚊𝚏𝚎𝚝𝚢?

A Circle of Safety is made up of safe, trusted adults your child can turn to who prioritize your child's well-being. It's important to identify your Circle of Safety and who's inside it so your child can look to them for:

① Emotional Support: During difficult times, children can confide in, share their feelings with, and seek comfort from these individuals.

② Protection: Safe adults can recognize signs of abuse or neglect and take appropriate actions to protect the child, ensuring their safety and well-being.

③ Guidance and Education: Safe adults offer guidance, answer questions, and provide valuable information, and can help children make informed decisions and navigate challenging situations.

④ Building Trust: Establishing a Circle of Safety helps build trust and reinforces the importance of seeking help from reliable, caring adults.

⑤ Empowerment: Knowing they have a network of supportive adults empowers children to speak up and advocate for themselves, fostering a sense of security and confidence.

⑥ Resilience: A strong support system helps children develop resilience and enables them to cope with and recover from adverse experiences more effectively.

⑦ Early Intervention: Safe adults can identify and address issues early on, preventing potential abuse and providing timely intervention and support.

Encourage your child to identify these safe adults, such as parents, teachers, and family friends, who make them feel secure and cared for. Together, we can build a strong network that protects and empowers our children. 💙

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07/10/2024

🎉 It's National Forensic Interviewer Week, and we're celebrating our very own Jennifer Gold! 🎉

We are incredibly fortunate to have her skills and talents at our center. Thank you, Jennifer, for all that you do! 🌟

07/08/2024

🌸 Morning Ritual 🌸

This simple exercise is a great way to start the day (with gratitude, excitement, and support for one another), using the imagery of a bud, rose, and thorn!

🌱 Bud: Share something you're grateful for.
🌹 Rose: Explain something you're excited about.
🌵 Thorn: Discuss something that's worrying you.

Encouraging and practicing open communication helps children (and adults!) feel more connected. We love that this morning ritual allows kids to express their feelings, helping them understand and manage their emotions better.

What's your favorite morning routine? 🌼✨

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07/02/2024

🎆 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙮: 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙏𝙞𝙥𝙨 🎆

The best part about the Fourth of July is coming together with family and friends to celebrate our nation's independence with fireworks, delicious food, and good times! 🎇🍔👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Celebrate safely with a few of our favorite tips:

✨ It's safest to enjoy fireworks by attending a public display organized by trained professionals.
✨ Never allow children to handle or light fireworks.
✨ Use sparklers with caution! Sparklers can reach temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees (F) so be sure to supervise children and ensure they hold them at arm’s length.
✨Have water ready in case of emergencies.

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06/29/2024

🏍🌟 Earlier this year, the Forces United PSMC: Ride to End Child Abuse raised nearly $3,000 in support of our center! We are incredibly grateful for our community's generosity and participation in this important event.

As we face a significant financial deficit this year, it is more crucial than ever for our community to come together and support our agency. Your contributions help us continue providing essential services to children in need, ensuring they have a safe and supportive environment to thrive.

A special thank you to the multi-talented Jennifer Gold (our forensic interviewer and center director) for capturing the spirit of the day with her wonderful photos 📷 ❤️ 📷

Together, we can make a positive impact in the lives of children. 💪❤️

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06/27/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊!

☀️🚗 Children's bodies heat up much faster than adults, making them particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.

🚫 Never leave children alone in parked cars, especially during summer!
🚫 Even with cracked windows, vehicles' temperatures can soar to dangerous levels within minutes, leading to heatstroke, dehydration, other serious health risks, and even death.
🚫 Take extra precautions by locking cars when not in use to prevent accidental entries.

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06/23/2024

🌟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🌟

Managing tough emotions and stress can be challenging, but teaching our children healthy coping strategies is essential for their emotional well-being. Whether it's dealing with school pressures, friendships, or daily stressors, having a toolbox of coping skills can make a big difference!

We love this coping skills alphabet graphic. From A to Z, this visual reminder and variety of techniques can help kids learn and remember different ways to handle their emotions. ✨

Plus, integrating these strategies into daily routines can build resilience as feelings are navigated in a healthier way. 💪❤️
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06/18/2024

𝙱𝚘𝚍𝚢 𝚜𝚊𝚏𝚎𝚝𝚢 𝚛𝚞𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚙 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚎 𝚊 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑𝚢 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜:

💪🏼 YOUR BODY, YOUR RULES!
Your body belongs to you.
You have the right to decide who touches you and how.
No one should touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or scared.

💪🏼 THE SWIMWEAR RULE
The area covered by swimwear is private.
No one should ask to see or touch these areas.

💪🏼 USE PROPER NAMES FOR BODY PARTS
Using the correct names for body parts can remove shame and confusion while ensuring accuracy if a child needs to describe unsafe touch.

💪🏼 OPEN COMMUNICATION
Regularly discuss body safety in an age-appropriate way. Make sure that children know they won’t be in trouble for speaking up about something that makes them uncomfortable.

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06/16/2024

𝙷𝙰𝙿𝙿𝚈 𝙵𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁'𝚂 𝙳𝙰𝚈 to all the amazing dads out there! 🌟

Today, we celebrate fathers who provide love, support, and guidance to their children. Thank you for being a strong foundation and a source of endless encouragement!

We also honor the many families who may not have a traditional dad but still provide endless love, support, and stability for their children. Every caregiver plays a vital role in creating a loving home and very child deserves a safe, loving environment.

Wishing you all a day filled with joy, appreciation, and cherished moments with your loved ones.
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06/14/2024

🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 🌟

Your kind actions can make a world of difference, making someone feel valued and appreciated and...

☺️ Build trust and deepen connections with those around you. 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚛𝚎𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗!
☺️ Boost your own mood and overall happiness. 𝙸𝚖𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕-𝚋𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 💓
☺️ Foster a positive and supportive environment, encouraging others to do the same. 𝚄𝚜𝚎 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚊 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚙𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚢!
☺️ Reduce stress and increase feelings of joy and satisfaction. 𝚆𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚝 𝚏𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜!
☺️ Set an example, especially for children, promoting a cycle of kindness. 𝙱𝚎 𝚊 𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚛𝚘𝚕𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚍𝚎𝚕 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚢𝚘𝚞!
☺️ Can smooth over conflicts and create a more peaceful atmosphere. 𝙲𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚑𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚢! 🍯 🍯 🍯

Brighten someone's day with your thoughtfulness and spread kindness wherever you go! 💖✨

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06/12/2024

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒) 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬.

𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 (𝟔𝟎%-𝟖𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞, 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐮𝐩) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬:
❌ violence
❌ abuse
❌ natural disasters
❌ shootings
❌ bullying
❌ divorce..and more

👎🏻 Toxic stress resulting from ACEs can alter brain development and impact the body’s response to stress.
👎🏻 ACEs can impact the economic status of individuals, families, communities, and society.
👎🏻 𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐂𝐄-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒 𝐢𝐬 $𝟏𝟒.𝟏 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧:
$183 billion in direct medical spending
$13.9 trillion in lost healthy life-years
$88,000 per affected adult annually
$2.4 million over their lifetime
👎🏻 Plus, ACEs are associated with chronic health issues, mental illness, and substance abuse in adulthood.

Read more about how ACEs can be prevented!

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06/10/2024

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 𝗨𝗣, 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘! 🌟

🗯 Empower children to protect themselves by encouraging them to speak out when something feels wrong.
🗯 It's crucial for kids to know they have a voice and the right to use it.
🗯 Teach them to trust their instincts and to confidently say "no" or seek help if they're uncomfortable.

By fostering open communication and self-assurance, we can help our children navigate the world safely and confidently. 💪

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06/06/2024

🔒 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐕𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐒 🔒

Surprises will eventually be revealed, while secrets will stay hidden.
👍🏻 Birthday party? Surprise!
👍🏻 New puppy? Surprise!
👎🏻 Eating candy and hiding it because Grandpa told you mom wouldn’t like it? SECRET.

This example may sound mild, but withholding information can confuse a child's sense of loyalty. Plus, the pressure of “keeping a secret” can stop a child from sharing important information and seeking help when needed.

Encourage open communication by creating a safe environment built on transparency and trust where they feel comfortable sharing their feelings and mistakes. Share your own experiences and answer their questions in ways that are appropriate for their age and development.
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06/03/2024

🧘🏽 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🧘🏽

Taking care of child victims of crime is our passion, but it's a demanding role that can take a toll on our mental health, leading to stress, anxiety, and even PTSD.

Prioritizing our own mental health is crucial, not only for our well-being but also for our ability to continue providing the best care for those who need us so we regularly set aside time to:

🫶🏼 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐭: Sharing experiences with trusted friends, family or professional counselors can help alleviate the burden.
🫶🏼 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬: Time off to relax and recharge is essential for our long-term well-being.
🫶🏼 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞: Eating well, exercising, and getting adequate sleep can significantly impact our mental health.
🫶🏼 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Building a community with fellow professionals provides support and understanding.

Seeking support early can make a profound difference.

𝑯𝑶𝑾 𝑫𝑶 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑷𝑹𝑰𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑰𝒁𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑨𝑳 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑯?

05/31/2024

🌟 𝙀𝙇𝙀𝙑𝘼𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙄𝙈𝙋𝘼𝘾𝙏 🌟

🙌 The Burke County Sheriff's Office stepped up for us in a big way, raising nearly $3,000 in support of our center with their tee-shirt drive! 🎉

Every dollar raised helps ensure that child victims receive the support and resources they need to heal. But it's not just about the money—events like this also raise awareness of the crucial services our center provides to the community. 💙

Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make a difference! 🌟

05/29/2024

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞.

Healing is not linear, but every step forward is a victory!

⬆️ The highs remind us of our strength and the beauty of life
⬇️ The lows teach us valuable lessons and help us grow
➡️ Embrace each moment!
➡️ Lean on your support network
➡️ Remember that it's okay to seek help.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬. 🌟

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05/27/2024

🇺🇸 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 🇺🇸
Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and service, which have helped ensure the freedoms we enjoy today!

05/24/2024

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.

"I love you" or other verbal affirmations not only assure children of their caregiver's love but also play a critical role in their emotional and psychological growth.

Verbal expressions of care can improve a child's:
💙 emotional development
💙 self-esteem
💙 language and communication skills
💙 emotional bonds

In times of stress or uncertainty, these affirmations also provide behavioral guidance and comfort while helping to model healthy expression!

Here are a few ideas to get you started. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞?

05/21/2024

𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒!
Affirmations are short, positive statements that you repeat to yourself to help overcome negative thoughts and self-sabotaging behaviors and promote a positive mindset and self-belief.

Affirmations work by helping to reprogram your subconscious mind, replacing negative thought patterns with positive ones. Through regular repetition, you can reinforce positive thinking and make lasting changes to your attitude and behavior!

EXAMPLES:
"𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙨"
"𝙄 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨"
"𝙄 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨"
"𝙄 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙖𝙮"
"𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩"
"𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨"

GET CREATIVE!
🗣 Say affirmations in front of the mirror each morning.
🗣 Speak them out loud when you're struggling or having a bad day.
🗣 Learn to seek comfort in your words.
🗣 Write them down: if you journal, write your affirmations repeatedly.
🗣 Create visual reminders by displaying your affirmations where you can easily see them throughout the day (i.e., use sticky notes).
🗣 Design a wallpaper on your phone to read multiple times a day.

𝐓𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲, 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

05/12/2024

🌷💖 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 💐💕

Today, we honor the remarkable strength, love, and dedication of all mothers – those who have nurtured, protected, and uplifted children in every circumstance.

💙 To the foster mothers who open their hearts and homes to children in need, providing safety, stability, and support – your selflessness knows no bounds.

💙 To the adoptive mothers who have chosen to make a forever commitment, embracing children with open arms and building loving families rooted in unconditional love – your bond is unbreakable.

💙 To the stepmothers who embrace the challenges and joys of blending families, offering guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging – your compassion knows no limits.

💙 To the biological mothers who have faced adversity and overcome obstacles, demonstrating resilience, courage, and endless love for their children – your strength is an inspiration to us all.

Today, we recognize and honor mothers – in every form – for their immeasurable contributions to the lives of children.

Your love knows no boundaries, and your impact is extraordinary.

05/01/2024

A crucial member of our team, social worker Steven Yates, was recently honored with the Family Champion Award by the Institute for Family (IFF)!

The IFF acknowledges the fundamental significance of family in the lives of individuals, communities, and society, celebrating its diverse forms and advocating for the well-being of all families.

This award recognizes North Carolinians who go above and beyond to strengthen, build, and advocate for families. We are proud and grateful to work alongside you, Steven.

🥳🥳🥳 Congratulations!!

04/23/2024

🌟Celebrating Success in Protecting Our Children! 🌟

We're thrilled to share highlights from, "What?! Child Abuse in Burke County?" which focused on recognizing and reporting child abuse, maltreatment, and neglect:

🔍 Experts shared crucial insights on identifying signs and taking action.

🤝 Local organizations, united in their commitment to child safety, presented valuable statistics and insight.

🎨 Children *can* find their way to a place of healing and empowerment through evidence-based therapies at places like the Burke County Children's Advocacy Center

🗣️ Open dialogue sparked impactful exchanges and resource sharing.

👏 We are forever grateful to those tirelessly supporting children in need. Thank you to all who contributed! Let's continue building a safer, nurturing world for our children. 🌟

04/22/2024

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤!

Committed volunteers, like Patsy Smith (Carswell Memorial Baptist Church), play a crucial role in our efforts to support child victims. She visits our center each month and brings the best snacks for our kiddos.

Thank you, Patsy, and all of our dedicated volunteers!

Address

503 S Green Street
Morganton, NC
28655

Website

http://www.burkecac.org/

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🎶🙌🏻 𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒 + 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄! 🎶🙌🏻 👏🏻 Team members from all 11 Southmountain Children's Advocacy Centers across North Carolina came together to learn, grow, and—of course—have a blast at this year's Learning Institute, and we couldn’t be more proud of the experience! 🎉 👏🏻 From insightful workshops to hands-on training sessions, this event was all about strengthening our skills and deepening our commitment to helping children and families. 👏🏻 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦—𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. 💪🤝 👏🏻 A huge shoutout to our incredible leadership for making this a priority! Their dedication to our growth and well-being shines through in events like these. 👏🏻 By investing in us, they’re not just improving our skills—they’re fostering a supportive, united team that’s ready to take on anything! 🕺🏻💃 🕺🏻💃 🕺🏻💃 To everyone who attended: thank you for bringing your energy, passion, and positivity. Here's to many more opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate together! 🌟 💙 💙 💙 #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #southmountain #childrensadvocacycenters #cac #somocfs #ashecocac #burkecac #brcac #carteretcac #capcac #harnettcac #mcdowellcac

🇺🇸 🎆 𝐀𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧. At Southmountain, we are dedicated to providing a safe haven for children in foster care and responding to child victims of abuse with compassion and care. This Independence Day, let's honor the spirit of community and support that makes a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞.

🎉✨ Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, a pivotal day in American history. You can celebrate and educate by: 📚 LEARNING: Take time to educate yourself and others about African American history and the significance of Juneteenth. ❤️ SUPPORTING: Support Black-owned businesses and artists. Their contributions are vital to our community and economy! 🎨 ENGAGING: Participate in local events and share your experiences to spread awareness. ✨ REFLECTING: Use this day to reflect on the progress made and the work still needed to achieve true equality and justice. 💙 💙 💙 #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #southmountain #childrensadvocacycenters #cac #somocfs #ashecocac #burkecac #brcac #carteretcac #capcac #harnettcac #mcdowellcac #moorecac #newcac #trancac #trcac #Juneteenth

🌀 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬! 🌀 As we gather to plant pinwheels and raise awareness, we sow the seeds of change, fostering a culture of vigilance, compassion, and support. #burkecac #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #CAPMonth

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𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚-𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 (𝐓𝐅-𝐂𝐁𝐓). 💙 TF-CBT provides a structured and supportive framework for healing individuals (particularly children and young adults) who have experienced trauma. 💙 TF-CBT is designed to be relatively brief compared to other forms of therapy. 💙 The parent component of TF-CBT increases the positive effects for children by reducing the parent's own emotional distress! TF-CBT is a powerful tool to help combat unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that are the result of a traumatic event, helping child victims blaze a path to resilience and recovery! 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐅-𝐂𝐁𝐓 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚! #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #southmountain #childrensadvocacycenters #cac #childabuseawareness #ChildAbuseAdvocacy #somocfs #StopChildAbuse #ashecocac #burkecac #brcac #carteretcac #capcac #harnettcac #mcdowellcac #moorecac #newcac #trancac #trcac #SouthmountainFamily #TF-CBT #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaInformedCare 🌈

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𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐌𝐀 Victoria Holloman, Forensic Nash, Edgecombe & Wilson Counties Children's Advocacy CenterAdvocacy Center describes the profound impact of childhood trauma has on a child's mental and emotional health. Victoria's insight into how childhood trauma encompasses a variety of experiences, from abuse and neglect to witnessing violence or experiencing loss, underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing these issues. We can help children heal and thrive by recognizing the signs of trauma, providing meaningful support, creating safe and nurturing environments, offering empathy and understanding, and connecting them with appropriate resources. Let's open up this conversation, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and work together to build a brighter future for our children. 🌱 🌱 🌱 #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #southmountain #childrensadvocacycenters #cac #childabuseawareness #ChildAbuseAdvocacy #somocfs #StopChildAbuse #ashecocac #burkecac #brcac #carteretcac #capcac #harnettcac #mcdowellcac #moorecac #newcac #trancac #trcac #SouthmountainFamily #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaInformedCare 🌈

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🎉🌟 Happy New Year from the team at Southmountain Children and Family Services! 🌟🎉 As we step into 2024, may yours be a year filled with growth, resilience, and joy. We extend heartfelt gratitude to our community for another year of shared moments, challenges overcome, and progress achieved. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every child and family can thrive! 💙💛💙 #fostercare #fostercommunity #ChildAdvocacy #HopeForKids #HealingJourney #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #southmountain #childrensadvocacycenters #cac #childabuseawareness #ChildAbuseAdvocacy #somocfs #StopChildAbuse #positivevibes #ashecocac #burkecac #brcac #carteretcac #capcac #harnettcac #mcdowellcac #moorecac #newcac #trancac #trcac #HappyNewYear #SouthmountainFamily #SeasonsGreetings #NewYearBlessings

A dedicated team is essential for achieving success, and our center is fortunate to have the support of an incredibly devoted multidisciplinary team comprised of: 🥳 Our staff 🥳 Detectives 🥳 District and Assistant District Attorneys 🥳 Child Welfare Workers and more. Together, they bring diverse skills, knowledge, and perspectives, contributing to a comprehensive approach to problem-solving and decision-making. Their efforts enhance our response to the complex needs of children and families who rely on the services at our center. 🙏🏻 💙 We joyfully came together to express our gratitude for their service and celebrate the unwavering commitment of each member to the children and families of Burke County. 🌈🌟 #childprotectionheroes #GratitudeGathering

We are wrapping up our day of fundraising with a grateful heart! Our clinical services provide the gold standard of treatment for child victims of trauma. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a short-term therapy that significantly reduces trauma symptoms and we are committed to prioritizing this and other evidence-based treatment models. Your gift today helps us continue to provide high-quality mental health therapy. We are forever grateful for your support! https://www.1burkegives.org/organizations/southmountain-children-and-family-services #GivingTuesday #1BurkeGives #TFCBT 💙💛💙 #BeAConnection #ThrivingFamilies #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #Southmountain #ChildrensAdvocacyCenters #CAC #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildAbuseAdvocacy #somocfs #StopChildAbuse #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildAbusePreventionTips #PreventChildAbuse #ChildTraffickingPrevention #SpeakUp #SeeSomethingSaySomething #HopeForAll #AsheCAC #BurkeCAC #BRCAC #CarteretCAC #CAPCAC #HarnettCAC #McDowellCAC #MooreCAC #NEWCAC #TranCAC #ToeRiverCAC

We are fundraising today in support of our center, a vital hub for coordination and compassionate care for child victims of abuse. We help streamline the investigation and intervention processes, minimizing trauma for the child victim and our highly trained team improves the overall well-being and recovery of children who have experienced abuse. We are a charitable nonprofit and rely on the support of our community to help fund these valuable services. Can you help? https://www.1burkegives.org/organizations/southmountain-children-and-family-services

It's Giving Tuesday! We will be fundraising all day today in support of the critical services that we provide to foster children and child victims of abuse. Please join us! https://www.1burkegives.org/organizations/southmountain-children-and-family-services

Rachel Teaches How To Be An Active Bystander

📢 𝑨𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏! 📢 Today, Rachel (family advocate at the Ashe County Children's Advocacy Center / www.facebook.com/ashecocac) explains a few ways you can help keep kids safe by being an active bystander: 👉🏻 An active bystander interrupts a potentially unsafe situation by speaking up on behalf of a child. 👉🏻 Inappropriate or threatening behavior can happen any time so trust your instincts and speak up when a situation doesn't seem right, but never put your own safety at risk! 👉🏻 Remember, you don't need proof of abuse to stand up in the best interest of a child. 💙💛💙 #BeAConnection #ThrivingFamilies #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #Southmountain #ChildrensAdvocacyCenters #CAC #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildAbuseAdvocacy #somocfs #StopChildAbuse #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildAbusePreventionTips #PreventChildAbuse #ChildTraffickingPrevention #SpeakUp #SeeSomethingSaySomething #HopeForAll #AsheCAC #BurkeCAC #BRCAC #CarteretCAC #CAPCAC #HarnettCAC #McDowellCAC #MooreCAC #NEWCAC #TranCAC #ToeRiverCAC

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😰 𝙳𝚒𝚐𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚕 𝚜𝚊𝚏𝚎𝚝𝚢 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚎𝚝 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚢𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚒𝚗𝚐! 😰 In this video, Megan (director of the Ashe County Children's Advocacy Center / www.facebook.com/ashecocac) explains a few tips to keep kids safe as they navigate the internet: 1️⃣ Maintain open communication and establish guidelines/expectations about online activity that you can revisit periodically. 2️⃣ Explain the potential dangers of the internet and that things aren't always as they seem. 3️⃣ Teach them that it's never ok to meet someone in-person without a parent/guardian's permission. 4️⃣ Have regular conversations about online safety. 5️⃣ Monitor apps, privacy settings and who your child interacts with online. 6️⃣ Explain the permanency of the Internet. 7️⃣ Be alert to signs of cyberbullying or abuse (extreme emotions, anxiety, depression etc). 8️⃣ Body safety, boundaries and the importance of saying "no" exists in the digital AND physical worlds. 9️⃣ Balance digital time with unplugged family and friend time! 🔟 Remember, protecting your child's safety and teaching good online citizenship starts as soon as they pick up a device and happens every time they surf the web. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟵𝟭𝟭, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗕𝗜 (𝟭-𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟴𝟰𝟯-𝟱𝟲𝟳𝟴), 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 (𝗖𝘆

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Tuesday Tips! Today, Jennifer talks about the importance of "Rocking the Talk" with your child. Early conversations about body safety and consent can prepare and empower children, lessening the likelihood that they are victims of child sexual abuse. 𝘌𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭, 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦, 𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. EVERY CHILD MATTERS! 💙💛💙 #BeAConnection #ThrivingFamilies #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #Southmountain #ChildrensAdvocacyCenters #CAC #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildAbuseAdvocacy #somocfs #StopChildAbuse #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildTraffickingPrevention #SpeakUp #HopeForAll #SeeSomethingSaySomething #MentalHealthMatters #AsheCAC #BurkeCAC #BRCAC #CarteretCAC #CAPCAC #HarnettCAC #McDowellCAC #MooreCAC #NEWCAC #TranCAC #ToeRiverCAC #rockthetalk

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Tuesday Tips! Today, Robin shares 5 body safety tips to discuss with your child. 𝘌𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭, 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘦, 𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. EVERY CHILD MATTERS! 💙💛💙 #BeAConnection #ThrivingFamilies #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #Southmountain #ChildrensAdvocacyCenters #CAC #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildAbuseAdvocacy #somocfs #StopChildAbuse #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildTraffickingPrevention #SpeakUp #HopeForAll #SeeSomethingSaySomething #MentalHealthMatters #AsheCAC #BurkeCAC #BRCAC #CarteretCAC #CAPCAC #HarnettCAC #McDowellCAC #MooreCAC #NEWCAC #TranCAC #ToeRiverCAC

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★彡NATIONAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY!彡★ Today is a time to acknowledge and celebrate what matters most — OUR STAFF and their contributions to the communities we serve. 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢! 💙 Thank each and every one of you for the dedication you show our organization and the children and families who come to you in their darkest hour. 💙 We see all the little ways that you make our organization better. Thank you for your passion and hard work (it doesn't go unnoticed!). 💙 We couldn't do this work without you and we honor your commitment to helping children and families heal. 💙 You are appreciated. 💙 We are so lucky! Happy #EmployeeAppreciationDay to our amazing team! 💙💛💙 #BeAConnection #ThrivingFamilies #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #Southmountain #ChildrensAdvocacyCenters #CAC #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildAbuseAdvocacy #somocfs #StopChildAbuse #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildTraffickingPrevention #SpeakUp #HopeForAll #AsheCAC #BurkeCAC #BRCAC #CarteretCAC #CAPCAC #HarnettCAC #McDowellCAC #MooreCAC #NEWCAC #TranCAC #ToeRiverCAC

Chris TY

We have had an incredible day of giving! The donations are still rolling in and we are so grateful for your support...but for those of you signing off early, we want to send you a sincere and heartfelt, thank you. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for reading, sharing and interacting with our posts! Thank you for caring about the children and families in North Carolina. We were counting on you and YOU SHOWED UP in the most compassionate and authentic ways so we want to be sure you know that: 💙 This year, we provided 1,109 child medical exams to child victims of abuse. 💙 We provided 1,680 forensic interviews to child victims of abuse. 💙 And over the past ten years, nearly 100 children (or 40%) in our care were placed in adoptive homes! There's still time to make your contribution securely online at https://buff.ly/3xqzNzT (or use the link in our IG bio). 💙💛💙 #BeAConnection #ThrivingFamilies #SouthmountainChildrenAndFamilyServices #Southmountain #ChildrensAdvocacyCenters #CAC #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildAbuseAdvocacy #somocfs #StopChildAbuse #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildTraffickingPrevention #SpeakUp #HopeForAll #AsheCAC #BurkeCAC #BRCAC #CarteretCAC #CAPCAC #HarnettCAC #McDowellCAC #MooreCAC #NEWCAC #TranCAC #ToeRiverCAC #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2022 #DayOfGiving

Chris Jernigan

𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 and to sweeten the deal, our executive director, Chris Jernigan is matching every $5 gift ($250 max) until 5pm. It's another chance to raise $500 in support of foster care and child abuse treatment and prevention. As Chris says, "help us, help them". Contribute securely online at https://buff.ly/3xqzNzT (or use the link in our IG bio).