Child Abuse Awareness Month Raffle
In recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Children’s Advocacy Center is proud to host a community raffle to support the vital services we provide to children and families in need.
This raffle is more than an opportunity to win exciting prizes—it is a way to stand with us in our mission to provide safety, advocacy, and hope to children affected by abuse. Every ticket purchased directly supports our work in creating a safe, child-focused environment where healing can begin.
Raffle Details
- Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $10
- Drawing Date: Friday, May 1
Prizes
Participants will have the chance to win fun, family-friendly items perfect for summer, including outdoor and water recreation prizes designed to bring families together.
How to Participate
Tickets can be purchased online or in person:
- Online: https://givebutter.com/child-abuse-awareness-month-raffle-m10zwm
- In Person: 906 Main Street, Trenton
Make a Difference
Your support helps ensure that children in our community have access to compassionate care, advocacy, and the resources they need during difficult times.
We are grateful for your continued support and for helping us raise awareness and make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. 💙
2026 Go Blue Design Contest Winners!
The winners of the 2026 Go Blue design contest have been chosen! Trenton High School student, Zayden L is our first place winner. His design will be featured on our 2026 Go Blue t-shirt. Trenton High School students, Ayden K. is our second place winner. His design will be featured on our 2026 Go Blue sticker.
✨ 2025 T-Shirt Design Contest ✨
We want a 7th-12th grade student to design our next Go Blue shirt! We see the talent in our area and we want to showcase it. Therefore, we are holding a T-shirt design contest. The application and more information can be found in the link above. One winner will be chosen, and they will receive a pair of Apple AirPods (4th generation) and a shirt with their design on it.
**Sponsorship opportunity! We are also looking for a sponsor for our Go Blue shirt! Sponsor(s) logo will be featured on the back of the shirt! Email Lily Farmer at Lfarmer@ncmochildren.org or call 660-359-2874.**
National Children’s Alliance recognizes the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center for its ongoing delivery of high quality and effective services to child abuse victims through accreditation.
Trenton, MO (October 24, 2022) – The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center has been awarded reaccreditation by National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and site review process. As the accrediting agency for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) across the country, National Children’s Alliance awards various levels of accreditation and membership to centers responding to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient and put the needs of child victims of abuse first. Accreditation is the highest level of membership with National Children’s Alliance and denotes excellence in service provision.
Accredited CACs must undergo a reaccreditation process every five years to ensure that best practices are continually being applied. With accreditation standards being updated in 2017, reaccreditation this year reflects the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy commitment to providing evidence-based methods practice.
The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center was established in 2003, first accredited in 2004, re-accredited in 2010 and 2015 respectfully. The Center goes through the accreditation process every five years. Services provided include forensic interviews, advocacy and support, trauma counseling, multi-disciplinary team case reviews, case tracking, and medical referral for the rural Missouri counties of: Caldwell, Carroll, Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam, and Sullivan. The Center provided services to 218 children throughout 2021. Cases can take up to two years to reach resolution. As an Accredited Member of National Children’s Alliance, the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse.
National Children’s Alliance awards Accredited Membership based on a CAC’s compliance with 10 national standards of accreditation to ensure effective, efficient and consistent delivery of services to child abuse victims. Accredited Members must utilize a functioning and effective multidisciplinary team approach to work collaboratively in child abuse investigation, prosecution and treatment. National Children’s Alliance also considers standards regarding a center’s cultural competency and diversity, forensic interviews, victim support and advocacy, medical evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and child-focused setting.
“As an organization/team of individuals dedicated to responding to child abuse, we recognize the importance of maintaining Accredited status from National Children’s Alliance. Reaccreditation not only validates our organization’s dedication to proven effective approaches of child abuse intervention and prevention but also contributes to consistency across the Children’s Advocacy Center movement as a whole,” said Verna Kelsey, Executive Director of center.
“The North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center is to be commended for its continued commitment to effectively serve victims of child abuse. As the national association and accrediting body for Children’s Advocacy Centers across the country, our goal is to ensure that every victim of child abuse has access to high quality services that result from professional collaboration. By requiring Accredited Centers to undergo reaccreditation every five years, we ensure that evidence-based practices are being implemented and the highest quality of service is being provided,” remarked Teresa Huizar, executive director of National Children’s Alliance.
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The mission of the North Central Missouri Children’s Advocacy Center is to reduce the traumatic long-term effects of child abuse on children, their families and communities through coordinated child-focused services, education and advocacy. Our role is to assist n the prevention, assessment, protection, investigation, and treatment of cases of child abuse using a multi-disciplinary team approach ~ Protecting Children, Promoting Justice ~
National Children’s Alliance makes one big difference, one child and one voice at a time. As the nonprofit association and accrediting body providing comprehensive care through hundreds of Children’s Advocacy Centers nationwide, we unify and amplify our voices to command better outcomes. With a forward-thinking approach that stays at the forefront of every child’s future, we are the beginning of child abuse’s end. For more information, visit nationalchildrensalliance.org.
Champagne & Diamonds 2025
After a 2-year hiatus, we are bringing back Champagne & Diamonds and it has a new look! Not only is the aesthetic different but we will be honoring some of our Multidisciplinary Team Members for their exceptional work and commitment. There are several sponsorship opportunities available, which we encourage everyone to look at.
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NCMCAC Granted GRM Networks Community Guideline Grant
On January 26, 2024, Program Manager Amanda White was presented with a check from GRM Networks for $650 after applying and being accepted for the GRM Networks Community Improvement Grant. Funds from this grant will replace several of the items in our front lobby as well as provide comfort items for teenagers who come to the center.
