Learn the facts
1 in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday.
Scott & Fentress County Child Advocacy Center
A place of help, hope and healing for every child.
Prevention, education and intervention for children and families affected by abuse, delivered in a safe, child-friendly space in Oneida, TN.
Accredited member of the National Children's Alliance since 2005 · serving families since 1999
Our Mission
Prevention. Education. Intervention.
The Children’s Center of the Cumberlands is dedicated to serving children and youth who are victims of severe neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.
Services
Forensic interviews, medical exams and therapy in a coordinated, child-focused response.
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Programs
Project 5,000, Haven of Help & Hope, Kip’s Kloset and Project Halo support kids beyond the interview room.
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Make a Difference
Needs, supplies and donations keep every service free for the families who need us.
Ways to give
What it takes to protect children
Five simple habits from our prevention education program help every adult keep children safer.
Minimize opportunity
Eliminate or reduce isolated, one-on-one situations to decrease risk of abuse.
Talk about it
Have open conversations with children about their bodies and boundaries.
Recognize the signs
Know the signs of abuse to protect children from further harm.
React responsibly
Understand how to respond to risky behaviors and suspicions or reports of sexual abuse.
Every kid is one caring adult away from a success story.
Josh Shipp
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Needs. Supplies. Donations.
Every service we provide is free to the families who need it, made possible by donors, volunteers and in-kind supplies.
- Individually wrapped snacks
- Fidget toys
- Journals
