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Walk In Their Shoes
We invite you to take a closer look at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County and learn more about the vital work we do.
Why Visit Us?
Visiting our center offers a firsthand understanding of our mission and impact. Here’s what you can expect:
- Insightful Tour: Our guided tours provide an in-depth look at our facilities and programs. You’ll learn about our multidisciplinary approach to supporting children who have experienced abuse or trauma.
- Meet Our Team: Interact with our passionate team members who are committed to the well-being of children. Learn about their roles and the services they provide.
- Learn About Our Services: Discover the comprehensive services we offer, including forensic interviews, medical evaluations, therapy, and family advocacy. Meet & interact with local law enforcement & Children’s Protective Service Investigators. Understand how each component contributes to our holistic approach to healing.
- Community Engagement: Learn about opportunities for involvement and how you can make a difference within our community.
Schedule Your Tour:
Email Development & Communications Director, Katherine Lange, to inquire about scheduling your personalized tour. Our team will work with you to find a convenient time and ensure your tour is informative and enriching.
Join Us in Making a Difference:
By touring our Center, you are taking an important step towards raising awareness and advocating for the well-being of children in our community. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our mission with you.
Volunteer
As a non-profit organization, it would be difficult to operate without the contribution of our dedicated volunteers. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County has opportunities for those interested in volunteering their time and unique talents to support the Center’s effort in restoring hope to children who have been abused.
Ways to Get Involved
- Quarterly opportunities for weekend interior and exterior cleaning and tidying up of the building ensuring the building is at its best for the children who enter its doors (best suited for multiple people or groups)
- Reception desk support
- Scanning files and shredding documents
- Set-up and tear down for various community events throughout the year
- Volunteer your time through talents (painting, art, music, etc.)
- Host a “blue jeans day” or other special days where participants make a donation
- Host a fundraiser or drive within your organization for items needed on our wish list
- Host a drive within your organization for Clorox wipes, Kleenex, disinfectant spray, hand sanitizer, cough drops, or other necessities to keep our team & clients healthy
- Create coping boxes for clients
- Make beaded bracelets for clients
- Paint rocks with hopeful messages & our website information, and place them throughout our community to spread the message about the Center
- Sponsor a child’s graduation from services activity and celebration
- Hold a pop can drive and donate the proceeds to the Center
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Become an Ambassador (https://www.cac-kent.org/30thanniversary/)
Please contact info@cac-kent.org for more information.
