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& Raise Money for Solutions and Treatment

Preventing child abuse is a critical concern that requires a collective effort from individuals, communities, and organizations.

Here are several strategies to help prevent child abuse.
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Education and Awareness
  • Educate parents, caregivers, and children about the signs and types of abuse.
  • Offer workshops and resources on child development, parenting skills, and the importance of open communication.
  • Provide access to social services that help families in need, like parenting classes, counseling, and financial assistance.
  • Encourage community programs that offer support and resources for at-risk families.
  • Foster strong community ties and support networks. Encourage neighbors to look out for each other.
  • Organize community events that promote awareness and provide information on preventing abuse.
  • Ensure that there are clear, accessible pathways for reporting suspected abuse. Encourage individuals to take action if they suspect it.
  • Train professionals who work with children (teachers, doctors, friends and families) to recognize and report abuse.
  • Create safe spaces for children, such as schools, recreational areas, and community centers.
  • Implement policies within organizations that protect children, such as ongoing background checks for employees and volunteers.
  • Teach children about body safety, consent, and the importance of talking to trusted adults if they feel uncomfortable.
  • Promote an environment where children feel safe discussing their feelings and experiences.
  • Advocate for stronger laws and policies that protect children and hold abusers accountable.
  • Support initiatives that fund child protection services and prevention programs.
  • Provide access to mental health resources for parents and children.
  • Address issues such as substance abuse, which can contribute to an increased risk of child abuse.
  • AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center serves Jackson and Swain Counties and currently contracts with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians to promote safety and wellbeing for all children who are victims of abuse

Donate by mail to: AWAKE, Inc., P.O. Box 755, Sylva, NC 28779

Donate by Venmo: @awake-ca-center

AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization. Donations to AWAKE are tax deductible. Our EIN number is 56-1796889

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Costs Per Service

The services we provide are provided at a fraction of the cost in comparison to what would be charged outside of a nonprofit. Clients are never charged any amount for coming to a CAC, all our services are free, every time. For the services we provide, if we did charge, these would be the totals per child which includes supplies, training for staff to conduct the specialized care performed, insurance for staff and programs, salaries, overhead expenses, operational expenses, and program costs. A CAC provides these services for literally pennies on the dollar because children deserve it.

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Forensic Interviews

Clients Served

157

Service Cost Per Client

$815.07

Overhead Cost Per Client

$190.57

Total Cost Per Client

$1,005.63

Medical Services

Clients Served

110

Service Cost Per Client

$5,985.91

Overhead Cost Per Client

$739.02

Total Cost Per Client

$6,724.93

Mental Health Services

Clients Served

152

Service Cost Per Client

$2,381.44

Overhead Cost Per Client

$285.70

Total Cost Per Client

$2,667.14

Victim Advocacy

Clients Served

232

Service Cost Per Client

$744.42

Overhead Cost Per Client

$177.27

Total Cost Per Client

$921.69

Outreach

Clients Served

720

Service Cost Per Client

$119.29

Overhead Cost Per Client

$23.36

Total Cost Per Client

$142.65

Donate by mail to: AWAKE, Inc., P.O. Box 755, Sylva, NC 28779

Donate by Venmo: @awake-ca-center

AWAKE Children’s Advocacy Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization. Donations to AWAKE are tax deductible. Our EIN number is 56-1796889

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