CAC News

Welcome From Our New Director

Executive Director’s Letter to the Community

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, Jan 30, 2023
Updated: Wed, Feb 1, 2023

RESULTS Chipping Away at Child Abuse

Results of the golf tournament

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Updated: Thu, Feb 1, 2024

Join us in Conway on April 8th, at 1PM for our Annual Flag Raising event

Honoring April as Child Abuse Awareness Month

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Updated: Tue, Mar 15, 2022

Join us in Athol on April 1st at 10:30AM for our Annual Flag Raising

Honoring Child Abuse Awareness Month, please join us!

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Updated: Fri, Mar 11, 2022

Join us in Greenfield on April 1st at 12:15PM for our Annual Flag Raising

In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, please join us!

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Updated: Fri, Mar 11, 2022

"A voice for the systemically silenced" by our very own Case Manager, Abby Bliss

CAC submission for the Greenfield Recorder’s My Turn

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Updated: Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Have you seen our Winter 2022 Newsletter?

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Updated: Fri, Feb 11, 2022

Children’s mental health non-profit in Greenfield gets $100K donation

22News covers some exciting news

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Updated: Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Photo Sessions to Benefit CAC

Local photographer to share profits.

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Updated: Thu, Nov 18, 2021

New Case Manager

Our staff is growing!

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Sep 21, 2021
Updated: Tue, Sep 21, 2021

Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior Information Session

The CAC and CCRT, program of CSO, are collaborating to bring an evidence based treatment for children ages 7-12 who exhibit PSB

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Nov 6, 2020
Updated: Wed, Dec 7, 2022

Big Y and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin, Inc. are Partnering for a Unique Fundraising Opportunity!

Our CAC is the identified non-profit for the Big Y "Giving Tag" Program

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Sep 1, 2020
Updated: Tue, Sep 1, 2020

Join us on August 3!

Virtual Caregiver and Family Empowerment Group

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Jul 31, 2020
Updated: Fri, Jul 31, 2020

4th Annual "Race to End Child Abuse" Virtual 5K

We are going virtual!

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Jun 25, 2020
Updated: Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Fighting Racism and Bias

Resources for caregivers/parents, professionals, and community members

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Jun 17, 2020
Updated: Wed, Jun 17, 2020

Today would have been our 6th Annual Hope and Healing Breakfast - We need your help!

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Updated: Thu, Jun 11, 2020

"Parents Aren’t Alone In Online Safety Battle"

by the CAC’s CSEC Coordinator, Joanne Leonard

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, May 15, 2020
Updated: Fri, May 15, 2020

"Building Resilience in the Midst of Crisis" supportive Zoom call on May 15, 2020

Join us for connection and support

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, May 13, 2020
Updated: Wed, May 13, 2020

Massachusetts Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Program

Support for families - please share!

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, May 11, 2020
Updated: Mon, May 11, 2020

Keeping Children Healthy While School’s Out

The "Stay Here-os"

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, May 11, 2020
Updated: Mon, May 11, 2020

"Building Resilience in the Midst of Crisis" supportive Zoom call on May 8, 2020

Join us for connection and support

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, May 6, 2020
Updated: Wed, May 6, 2020

"Building Resilience in the Midst of Crisis" supportive Zoom call on May 1, 2020

Join us for connection and support

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Apr 28, 2020
Updated: Tue, Apr 28, 2020

Pediatricians on Balancing Screen Time, Sleep, and Family During Coronavirus

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, Apr 27, 2020
Updated: Mon, Apr 27, 2020

Today at 2PM: Virtual "Family Violence during COVID-19" panel discussion and resource sharing

Zoom meeting hosted by the Opioid Task Force; panel speakers from LifePath, NELCWIT, The Salasin Project, a local Domestic Violence advocate, and the Children’s Advocacy Center

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Updated: Thu, Apr 23, 2020

How the “Race to End Child Abuse” 5K Came to Be

Franklin County Running Club features Irene Woods

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Updated: Wed, Apr 22, 2020

"Building Resilience in the Midst of Crisis" supportive Zoom call on April 24, 2020

Join us for connection and self-care

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Updated: Fri, Apr 17, 2020

"Building Resilience in the Midst of Crisis" supportive Zoom call

Please join us for a virtual check in and connection

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Apr 3, 2020
Updated: Fri, Apr 3, 2020

Building Resilience in the Midst of Crisis

A Supportive Zoom call

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Updated: Fri, Mar 27, 2020

Online Safety for Youth Isolated at Home

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Updated: Fri, Mar 20, 2020

COVID-19 Resources

NCTSN Guide to Coping with COVID-19 and Franklin County Food Access Resource

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 17, 2020

CAC’s Response to COVID-19

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 17, 2020

"Protecting Our Children: A Child Safety and Crime Prevention Program" has been rescheduled to OCTOBER 16, 2020

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, Mar 9, 2020
Updated: Thu, Mar 12, 2020

30 Acronyms Used by Online Predators

From "Protect Young Eyes"

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Updated: Mon, Mar 2, 2020

Children’s Advocacy Center Informational Session at Greenfield Public Library

March 16, 2020 from 10AM to Noon

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Feb 6, 2020
Updated: Thu, Feb 6, 2020

The Greenfield Recoder article on the Children’s Advocacy Center earning Accreditation

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Feb 5, 2020
Updated: Wed, Feb 5, 2020

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin, Inc. earns accreditation through the National Children’s Alliance

Accreditation Announcement

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Feb 4, 2020
Updated: Tue, Feb 4, 2020

The CAC’s own Mental Health Consultant, Jackie Humphreys, will be speaking on a live webinar January 28!

“Stop It Now” webinar on January 28 from 1-2

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Jan 24, 2020
Updated: Fri, Jan 24, 2020

Prevention Year 2020 ~ Protecting Children with Information and Awareness

Free training opportunities from the Children’s Advocacy Center

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, Jan 6, 2020
Updated: Mon, Jan 6, 2020

Information for Cory Jewell Jensen’s April 9, 2020 training on “Protecting Our Children”

With opening remarks by State Representative Susannah Whipps

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, Dec 30, 2019
Updated: Wed, Jan 15, 2020

Thank you to The Blue Rock Restaurant and Bar for an amazing "Meet and Greet"!!

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, Dec 16, 2019
Updated: Mon, Dec 16, 2019

Holiday Season and Children: Support for you and them!

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Updated: Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Children’s Advocacy Center PSA’s now airing on WHAI radio stations!

Listen here!

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Updated: Tue, Dec 10, 2019

Today in the "Greenfield Recorder"- Children’s Advocacy Center helps minimize secondary trauma to local kids

"Meet and Greet" at the Blue Rock Restaurant and Bar this Wednesday!

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Updated: Tue, Dec 10, 2019

Big Y "Giving Tag Program" is partnering with the Children’s Advocacy Center

Just in time for the giving season!

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Nov 13, 2019
Updated: Wed, Nov 13, 2019

SelfieStop: Sexting Prevention app

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Oct 24, 2019
Updated: Thu, Oct 24, 2019

Halloween Safety Tips

Free webinar from Zero Abuse Project

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Oct 23, 2019
Updated: Wed, Oct 23, 2019

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" event

CAC staff and board members networking at Diemand Farm in Wendell MA

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Aug 16, 2019
Updated: Fri, Aug 16, 2019

"Child Safety in Today’s World" training series

Learn about internet safety, tips, and talking to your kids

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Aug 6, 2019
Updated: Tue, Aug 6, 2019

Comerford secures $60,000 for Children’s Advocacy Center

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Aug 6, 2019
Updated: Tue, Aug 6, 2019

Community Training: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Is this happening here? YES!!!

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Jul 24, 2019
Updated: Wed, Jul 24, 2019

The CAC is now offering "Vicarious Trauma and Building Resiliency" training

Available to other service providers and professionals.

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Jul 17, 2019
Updated: Wed, Jul 17, 2019

CAC Staff Recieves the "Bridge Builder Award" from the North Quabbin Community Coalition

Parterning for the greater good of our community.

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Jun 27, 2019
Updated: Mon, Jul 8, 2019

6th Annual "Hope and Healing" Breakfast

Thank you to all who attended, and to our supporters.

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Jun 14, 2019
Updated: Fri, Jun 14, 2019

Hope and Healing Breakfast

Please join us for this amazing community event.

Posted: to CAC News on Mon, May 20, 2019
Updated: Mon, May 20, 2019

Register now! Mandated Reporter Training- Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse

March 19, 2019 4 P.M. until 8 PM at the French King Restaurant.

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Feb 1, 2019
Updated: Wed, Feb 6, 2019

New Resource Guide for Franklin County and North Quabbin, Inc.

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Nov 14, 2018
Updated: Tue, May 28, 2019

Your Local CACs and 22News ITeam Reports on Child Sex Trafficking

Child exploitation, trafficking is a problem in western Massachusetts

Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Nov 14, 2018
Updated: Wed, Nov 14, 2018

New Sign for the CAC!

Thank you Hale Custom Signs for the beautiful marble marker and sign!

Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Oct 26, 2018
Updated: Fri, Oct 26, 2018

Samantha Staelens is the new Case Manager

The CAC is able to offer case management services to children and their families ot ensure they have the services they need to start their journey of healing.

Posted: to CAC News on Sat, Jul 14, 2018
Updated: Fri, Oct 5, 2018

Hiring a Case Manager

Posted: to CAC News on Sat, Jun 16, 2018
Updated: Sat, Jun 16, 2018

CAC receives MOVA Grant!!

Franklin North Quabbin CAC received a grant from MOVA to enhance mental health and case management services.

Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Apr 5, 2018
Updated: Thu, Apr 5, 2018

The National Children’s Alliance awarded a $18.000 grant to the FNQCAC to bring the Talk about Touching educational program to elementary schools.

Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Apr 3, 2018
Updated: Tue, Apr 3, 2018