Jo Ann's Place - A Southmountain Children's Advocacy Center

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. 💻 📞

01/21/2026

Let’s talk about our amazing Executive Director, Chris Jernigan! This honor is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his dedication and impact for children and families across North Carolina. We couldn’t be more grateful to work alongside him and learn from his leadership every day. 💙

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

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

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.

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. 💙💛💙

10/31/2025

🎃 5 Halloween Safety Tips for a Fun & Safe Night!

Stay Visible!
Use reflective tape, flashlights or glow sticks so drivers can see you after dark. 💡

Plan a Safe Route.
Stick to well-lit areas, sidewalks, and always use crosswalks.🚸

Check Costumes.
Ensure costumes fit well, avoid long hems that can trip you up, and opt for face paint over masks for improved visibility. 🧙♀️

Inspect Treats.
Wait until you’re home to eat candy and check for any wrappers that look unusual or opened. 🍬

Stay Together.
Trick-or-treat in groups or with a trusted adult. 👻

Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy all the spooky sweetness this Halloween! 🎃💛

10/24/2025

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.

www.southmountain.org/employment

💙💛💙

10/16/2025

Not playing office favorites… but if we were, she’d win. Every. Single. Time. ❤️🐾😉

Sunny, our therapy dog, offers comfort, confidence, and calm one wag at a time!

10/13/2025

In loving memory of Christal Lane, we adopted Bend of the River Road and this weekend we completed our first cleanup.

We're grateful to the faculty and staff of Coopers Elementary School, detectives with the Nash County Sheriff's Office and neighbors from across the community who showed up in memory of Christal.

Today, members of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Jo Ann's Place - Child Advocacy Center, Coopers Elementary Staff and others took part in a litter pick up in memory of Christal Lane.

Christal was a young girl who lost her life to violence and abuse. This event let's her memory live on and is a reminder of the importance of preventing and reporting possible abuse.

Thank you to all who participated!

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.

💙💛💙

09/09/2025

✨ Confidence isn’t something kids are just born with; it’s something they can build! 💪 Whether it’s trying a new activity, learning from mistakes, or celebrating small wins, every step helps them believe in themselves a little more. 🌟