AWAKE Children's Advocacy Center
Jackson & Swain Counties, North Carolina
Every Child Deserves a Happy Heart
What We Do
Adults Working and Advocating for Kids’ Empowerment (AWAKE) is a nonprofit organization focused on advocating for victims of child abuse.
AWAKE coordinates services for victims of child abuse in Jackson and Swain Counties. We provide a child friendly environment where the child and their families receive services and support. Our motivated, caring staff works vigorously to educate the community to recognize signs of child abuse while also helping them understand the importance of reporting abuse.
How Children's Advocacy Centers Help Kids
AWAKE is a Children's Advocacy Center
Children’s Advocacy Centers are the best way to get abused kids all the services they need, all in one place, and to help them go on to thrive.
At Child Advocacy Centers across the state of North Carolina, the child comes first, and all efforts are made to ensure the needs of the child are met for his or her safety and well-being.
AWAKE by the Numbers
AWAKE works with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, and without them, none of our services would be possible
News From AWAKE
Lobby Addition Makes Waves
We’re so excited for the new addition to our lobby. We know that the kids are going to enjoy the fish as much as we do! Thank you, Max, for
Congratulations Detective Sergeant Ronnie Ferris
Our Jackson MDT (multi-disciplinary team) member of the year is Detective Sergeant Ronnie Ferris. We asked our MDT to vote for the member of the year and there were several
Congratulations Carolyn!
AWAKE is excited to share Swain County’s first ever Multi-disciplinary Team partner of the year recipient, Lt. Detective Carolyn Posey! Carolyn was instrumental for the development of AWAKE-Swain and her
Thanks to America’s Home Place
AWAKE feels extremely blessed to have the ongoing support of America’s Home Place. With their support, we will be able to continue the fight against child abuse and help families
Elf Sighting
Thanks to generous contributions from community members, our staff are busy elves in the office today!
Help Us Welcome Celeste Young
Celeste joins AWAKE after completing her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the Honors College at Western Carolina University and is currently in the Advanced Standing Program for her
Did You Know?
How Many Abused Children Know Their Abuser?
90%
Click Here Where Do the Largest % of Abusers Come From?
30% Are Abused By Family Members
Click Here What Ratio of Children Faced Abuse Last Year?
1 in 7
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The Philip R Haire AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center
