News
Medical Unit Up and Running!
We are so excited to announce that our Medical Unit is ready for patients and exams have began to take place! Providing medicals is a major component of a Child Advocacy Center and now we are able to provide local, non-invasive exams and care for our clients with trained Sexual Assault Examination nurses.
New Play Area
Thanks to our TANF grant, we are able to provide a place where our children can relax and play when they have a long wait time here at the RVCAC. Our hearts are to make their time of telling traumatic events as easy and stress free as possible!
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. |
Adopt a Highway!
September 19th River Valley Child Advocacy Center staff, board members and community partners participated in Arkansas Adopt A Mile! Thanks to all who came and helped!! Marilyn Sanders, Brittney Reed, Sarah Lasiter, Stephanie Carter, Amy Gray, Nickie Johnson, Marti Wilkerson, Barton Allen, Dwayne Webb, Faith Sanders, Heather Patton, Rick Casey and of course our wonderful Fitz!!
And thanks to Clarksville Chamber for facilitating this event!
And thanks to Clarksville Chamber for facilitating this event!
On Site Counseling 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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Patio and bench area thanks to A.J Walsh with Rotary Club!
