Join us in congratulating Lori Patton on being named to the Methodist Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors. Lori’s support of kids and families is broad and unwavering. Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is one of our Child Protective Investigation Team (CPIT) partners. Lori has served on our board for several terms in various roles, including board chair. She is a long-time volunteer and is currently co-chair of our Works of Heart committee. We appreciate her leadership and commitment to the kids and families we serve. https://lnkd.in/ememy4cj Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Roadshow BMW/ MINI
Memphis Child Advocacy Center
Non-profit Organizations
Memphis, Tennessee 489 followers
Helping victims become children again.
About us
It takes a capable, committed team to successfully confront child sexual abuse in our community—and that alliance of professionals is located at the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Prosecutors and investigators work side-by-side with Memphis CAC interviewers, therapists, and advocates toward a common goal: safety and healing for children. In addition, the Memphis CAC provides research-informed Stewards of Children sexual abuse prevention and response training to parents, professionals, and volunteers who work with children.
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http://www.MemphisCAC.org
External link for Memphis Child Advocacy Center
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1992
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Primary
1085 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38105, US
Employees at Memphis Child Advocacy Center
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Congratulations, Kaci! Kaci has served on our board of directors since 2022 and is our development committee chair. Additionally, Kaci has volunteered at many of our events—you may have seen her as a heart hawker at Works of Heart! We appreciate her leadership and support for the kids and families we serve. https://lnkd.in/eF2F-kGM Overton Park Conservancy Kaci Murley
Conservancy names Kaci Murley new Executive Director
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Every year, we recognize our committed team members, dedicated volunteers, and community advocates at the Memphis Child Advocacy Center’s Honors Day. Our Honors Day breakfast is Thursday, September 19 at the Central Station Hotel. Congratulations and special thanks to this year’s award winners: The CPIT Excellence Award for Compassion honors members of the Shelby County Child Protective Investigation Team (CPIT) who have shown exceptional compassion to children and their families. Jalessa Harries, investigator with the TN Department of Children’s Services is our winner. The CPIT Excellence Award for Teamwork recognizes those whose performance shows commitment to exceptional professionalism and team collaboration. Dr. Erin Wade, child abuse pediatrician at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, will be recognized for teamwork this year. The Community Advocate Award honors a community member or organization whose efforts in Shelby County demonstrate commitment to the safety and well-being of children. This year’s Community Advocate Award goes to Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. The Nediva Award honors a volunteer who has made invaluable contributions toward the center’s mission. Nediva is a Hebrew name which means noble and generous. It is the origin of the word volunteer. This year, CAC volunteer Tom Clifton will be recognized with the Nediva Award. Please join us as we pay tribute to those who work tirelessly to champion Shelby County’s most valuable resource, our children. Learn more about Honors Day at https://lnkd.in/ecK4EX9a #HonorsDay Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Bartlett Police Department Collierville Police Department Germantown, TN Police Department Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County Shelby County Crime Victims & Rape Crisis Center Paul Young Lee Harris
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The CAC team raised the Children's Memorial Flag on August 23, 2024, in memory of 1-year-old Kali Moore. Kali’s aunt and her aunt’s boyfriend have been charged with her tragic death. The flag will fly for one week in front of the CAC. Help us remember Kali and raise awareness by sharing the image of Children’s Memorial Flag on social media. MemphisCAC.org #MemCACRemembers
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Sadly, our community has lost another child. On August 9, 2024, we raised the Children’s Memorial Flag in memory of 2-year-old Anthony Bakare. His mother and her boyfriend have been charged in his death. The flag will fly for one week in front of the Memphis CAC. Help us remember Anthony and raise awareness by sharing the image of the Children’s Memorial Flag on social media. MemphisCAC.org #MemCACRemembers
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Join the team! The CAC is looking for an executive assistant to support our executive director. The executive assistant must have the ability to work with all levels of management and staff, as well as donors, board members, and vendors. This is an exempt position. Learn more about the position and how to apply at https://lnkd.in/er4mpNPP #hiring
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Sadly, we raised the Children’s Memorial Flag on July 26, 2024 in memory of 5-year-old Jalen Gates. His mother’s boyfriend has been charged in his death. The flag will fly for one week in front of the Memphis CAC. Help us remember Jalen and raise awareness by sharing the image of the Children’s Memorial Flag on social media. www.MemphisCAC.org #MemCACRemembers
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The Memphis CAC seeks a Prevention Director who will be responsible for all our child sexual abuse prevention activities throughout Shelby County, Tennessee. The director leads a team of two full-time staff members and is a member of the CAC leadership team. The director is responsible for building relationships and partnerships with organizations to provide prevention training and resources. Visit https://lnkd.in/er4mpNPP for the complete job description and how to apply.
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