The people of Forsyth County and across the Triad are now confronted with a test of how we will treat our children who are the victims of child abuse. April – which happened to be Child Abuse Prevention month - turned out to be the cruelest month. That’s when half a dozen agencies in the [...]
Three Triad non-profits are banding together to raise more than a quarter of a million dollars to help abused children. A community fundraising campaign is underway to replace the loss of state and federal funding for child abuse and neglect programs. Several community leaders, child advocacy agencies and local law enforcement officials gathered at the [...]
Leaders of local groups that deal with child sexual abuse are disappointed with budget cuts that have slashed $250,000 from their budgets, but they’re not just sitting around hoping the federal government will restore the money. At a Hall of Justice press conference today, leaders of three organizations announced they are going to the community [...]
Non-profit agencies in Forsyth County have joined together to help raise more than $250,000 for the county’s Child Advocacy Center, after The Governor’s Crime Commission announced it was cutting the center’s funding. Family Services operates the Child Advocacy Center, which is a one-stop, kid-friendly place where therapists can meet with young victims of sexual and physical abuse. [...]