News
Welcome Sarah Jo Lasiter to the RVCAC Team!
We are happy to welcome Sarah Lasiter as our Education Coordinator/Advocate. Sarah graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Rehabilitation Sciences. She has a passion for helping children and will be advocating for families and children experiencing trauma/abuse. Sarah will also spread awareness and education about child abuse through schools, organizations, and other outreach opportunities! We are so excited for all that she will accomplish in our community!
Welcome our new Facility Dog in training, Fitz!
Fitz is in the process of becoming the facility dog at our center. He will be able to provide comfort to the children and families during their waiting time, during child interviews, and even on trial as a courtroom companion. He is already so loved and we are excited to see the joy he is going to bring to our families! A huge thank you to Rashad Woods (board member of RVCAC) for donating Fitz!
Training provided by Lucas Bishop with Camo Canine
Training provided by Lucas Bishop with Camo Canine
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KamoK9
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Arkansas Women of Inspiration
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Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas is excited to announce Mrs. Gene Jones as the 2020 Arkansas Woman of Inspiration!
The guiding influence behind one of the most prominent and visible families in the southwest, Gene Jones, originally from Danville, AR, has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of helping others. While her husband, Jerry Jones, has left his mark on the athletic world as one of the nation’s most highly successful sports franchise owners, Gene Jones has displayed the same type of drive and ambition in the area of the development of AT&T Stadium and her community involvement. |
Giving Tree Grant
Thank you Pope County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, for awarding the River Valley Child Advocacy Center with $1000 grant!!
This money will allow us to purchase clothing for our children after medical exams and snacks for our children and families. We are grateful!
Pictured: Marilyn Sanders-RVCAC Director, Sandra Jones-Pope County Community Foundation board member, and Nickie Johnson-RVCAC Family Advocate
This money will allow us to purchase clothing for our children after medical exams and snacks for our children and families. We are grateful!
Pictured: Marilyn Sanders-RVCAC Director, Sandra Jones-Pope County Community Foundation board member, and Nickie Johnson-RVCAC Family Advocate
Flooring Complete in Therapy/Medical Unit!
Thank you Leonard McGee with Moix Carpets Inc, and Kevin Gray for volunteering your time and work!
Donated blankets for medical cover ups now stored in medical unit!
Donated blankets for medical cover ups now stored in medical unit!
On Site Counseling Now Available!
Through a CAC, children can have access to counseling without any charge to the family!
Our counselors use Trauma Focused Therapy, an evidence based practiced used to assist youth in better understanding, coping with, processing emotions and memories tied to traumatic experiences. |
Brandi Rogers: Trauma Focused Therapist
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Jett Black: Facility Cat
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Medical Unit in progress!
Equipment and program installations in the medical unit.
Pictured: Jennifer Coleman, assistant professor of nursing at Arkansas Tech University and Sexual assault nurse examiner and Richard McBain, telehealth specialist with Arkansas Children's Hospital. Also pictured Marilyn Sanders, RVCAC Director. |
New patio and bench area thanks to A.J Walsh with Rotary Club!
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