Latest 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: Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Wisdom Way is closed- alternate entrance for CAC
Please take note!
Posted: to CAC News on Mon, Apr 4, 2022
Updated: Mon, Apr 4, 2022
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
CAC to complete a Community Assessment
Community Foundations of Western MA awarded $15,000 Grant to CAC
Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Feb 28, 2018
Updated: Wed, Feb 28, 2018
Fifth Annual Hope and Healing Breakfast
Hope and Healing Breakfast will be on June 1, 2018 at the Greenfield Community College. Come and see the slide show, listen to a parent that has used the CAC services and be uplifted by the music of the Federal Street Students.
Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Feb 28, 2018
Updated: Tue, Apr 3, 2018
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
To celebrate April as Child Abuse Awareness Month...
Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Feb 28, 2018
Updated: Fri, Oct 5, 2018
CAC Receives Grant to Offer Services in the North Quabbin Area
The CAC received a grant from the National Children’s Alliance to offer an ongoing support and educational group for parents/caregivers of children who have been sexually absued.
Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Mar 3, 2017
Updated: Fri, Oct 5, 2018
5k Walk or Run to End Child Abuse
Posted: to CAC News on Fri, Mar 3, 2017
Updated: Fri, Mar 3, 2017
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
To celebrate Child Abuse Awareness Month there will be a flag raising ceremony on April 6, 2018 with a weather date of 4/13/18.
Posted: to CAC News on Tue, Nov 8, 2016
Updated: Fri, Oct 5, 2018
Dye your own silk scarf!
The Kangaroo Dyer will teach you in a 2 hour workshop how to dye your own silk scarf. This will be a fun, colorful time. All supplies will be provided. You just need to send a $75 donation to the CAC to hold your spot.
Posted: to CAC News on Wed, Sep 7, 2016
Updated: Mon, Nov 28, 2016
Healing and Hope Breakfast
Support the Children’s Advocacy Center on June 2, 2017 , 7:30am at GCC
Posted: to CAC News on Mon, Apr 25, 2016
Updated: Wed, Apr 26, 2017
Honoring Child Abuse Awareness Month
Community comes together for flag-raising ceremony
Posted: to CAC News on Sat, Apr 16, 2016
Updated: Sat, Apr 16, 2016
Open House!
Please come and visit the CAC on 4/29/16 between 3 and 6 PM
Posted: to CAC News on Thu, Mar 24, 2016
Updated: Thu, Mar 24, 2016
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
On April 4, 2016 at noon come and Celebrate with a flag raising ceremony on the Greenfield Common at noon.
Posted: to CAC News on Sun, Mar 6, 2016
Updated: Mon, Mar 14, 2016