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Brown: Abuse patterns continue

In 2007, the Child Advocacy Center in Springfield assisted a record 803 children reporting abuse — more than any similar center in the state.  Full story at News-Leader.com

6th Annual Sweetheart Dinner/Dance

Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri is hosting their 6th Annual Sweetheart Dinner/Dance, Saturday, February 23, 2008, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Washington, Missouri.  For tickets or details, please contact the center at (573) 468-2271 or khartmann@comtrea.org.  Proceeds will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of East Central Missouri.

Child Advocacy Day 2008

Join thousands of child advocates on Tuesday, January 29th, 2008, for the 26th Annual Child Advocacy Day in Jefferson City, Missouri, to show your support for better public policies to support children.

Blunt wants death penalty for serious sex offenders

Governor Matt Blunt speaks at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City to call for more serious penalties for sex offenders.  Read More

Kids' Harbor helps state fulfill a 'very real need'

“I created Show-Me Solutions to highlight worthy causes and organizations.  Across the state, Missourians have seen many and varied needs in their communities, and Missourians have reached out to meet those needs with compassion, ingenuity and generosity,” Gov. Blunt said.  “Kids’ Harbor is a shining example of Missourians working together to protect our children and make our state an even better place to call home.”  Read more (Governor's Press Release) (Show-Me Solutions) (Lake Sun Leader)

Child Center Open House

The Child Center is having its Grand Re-opening at their new location, 989 Heritage Parkway in Wentzville, MO, October 10, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m.

Investigators sharpen skills to protect kids from abuse

Professionals working on the front lines of child abuse cases met Wednesday to learn ways to improve their investigations and better safeguard children.  Read More

Homeless youths get safe harbor

Central Missouri Community Action and Rainbow House are working together to home teens, too old for foster care or have run away from home, for six to 18 months, offering support services, classes on personal finance and links to local job and GED courses.  Read More

Central Missouri Child Advocacy Center Seeking Executive Director

Kids’ Harbor, Child Advocacy Center seeking applications for: Executive Director: Master’s Degree in Human Services field preferred, Experience in Child Abuse field, Administrative experience including supervisory, budgets and grant writing, excellent communication skills. Forensic Interviewer training & experience a plus. Competitive Salary and Health Benefits. Also seeking Part-time Counselor (Fully Licensed) & Part-time Forensic Interviewer with previous training and experience. Send Resume & Cover Letter: 5717 Chapel Dr., Osage Beach, MO 65065 or Fax 573-348-6887 by Aug 1 , 2007 - EOE.

Lakes Area Child Advocacy Center Receives Portion of Missouri Foundation for Health Grant

Nine southwest Missouri organizations have received $1.7 million in health grants from Missouri Foundation for Health.  Stone County Assistance Team–Lakes Area Child Advocacy Center, Branson West, received $43,560. Read More