CCCAC is Recognized as Partner in Prevention
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center (CCCAC) has achieved Partner in Prevention status by the globally-recognized nonprofit Darkness...
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Coffee County Children's
Advocacy Center
Coffee County Children's Advocacy Center
104 N. Spring Street
Manchester, TN 37355
931-723-8888
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coffeecountycac
Mar 71 min read
Boots-n- Bling Party with a Purpose Coming to Tullahoma
Join CCCAC at The Atlantic on Thursday, April 25th for the annual Party with a Purpose. This year, we are kicking up our boots and...
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coffeecountycac
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Child abuse costs more than $3 billion per year in Tennessee, new study finds
1 in 8 children to become substantiated victim of abuse; more than 35 percent of children suffer abuse and neglect A new study reveals...
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coffeecountycac
Jun 5, 20233 min read
Seeking executive director
Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors SUMMARY: Directs the day-to-day operations of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center....
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coffeecountycac
May 10, 20231 min read
It's Always There
This powerful video reveals the long-term effect of child sexual abuse. Prevention and intervention are essential and limit the negative...
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coffeecountycac
May 1, 20231 min read
Let's Play with a Purpose event help Apr. 28
Coffee County CAC appreciates everyone that helped make the Let's Play with a Purpose event a success. Thank you, board members,...
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coffeecountycac
May 1, 20231 min read
Coffee County CAC recognizes heroes
In addition to fundraising and aiming to provide a fun night for guests with good food, auction and games, the goal of the Let's Play...
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coffeecountycac
Jan 23, 20232 min read
Simple actions adults can take to help children
At least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States, according to the Centers for...
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coffeecountycac
Dec 30, 20221 min read
Save the date for our annual fundraiser
Save the date for our annual fundraiser! Let's Party with a Purpose, 6-9:30 p.m., April 28, Detention at The Elementary. Join us for fun...
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coffeecountycac
Nov 22, 20225 min read
Sally Kimel-Sheppard provides tips about age-appropriate topics
World Children’s Day promotes improving children’s welfare, and one way to empower children and keep them safe is by providing...
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coffeecountycac
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Grant Awarded to Coffee County CAC by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center has received a grant from The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The $6,000 grant will...
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coffeecountycac
Nov 16, 20224 min read
Dr. Burge talks about the difficulty diagnosing CSA, importance of correct terms
Medical professionals often can’t diagnose child sexual abuse. Rather than trying to diagnose and intervene after sexual abuse has...
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coffeecountycac
Nov 15, 20224 min read
Professionals express optimism as an increasing number of parents teach their children correct term
Child sexual abuse affects one in 10 children and crosses all cultural and socioeconomic status boundaries. Child sexual abuse leads to...
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coffeecountycac
Nov 14, 20224 min read
November is Child Safety and Protection Month
As communities celebrate Child Safety and Protection Month, local and national experts in the field of child sexual abuse prevention...
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coffeecountycac
Nov 14, 20222 min read
Coffee County CAC launches initiative to aid parents discuss age-appropriate topics
Did you know that when parents discuss age-appropriate topics about bodily autonomy and relationships with their children, they help...
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coffeecountycac
Sep 13, 20223 min read
Seeking next executive director
Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors Job Description SUMMARY: Directs the day-to-day operations of Coffee County Children’s...
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coffeecountycac
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Rates of child abuse in Coffee County exceed state rates
A recent report shows rates of child abuse and neglect in Coffee County continue to exceed the average rates for Tennessee. The rate of...
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coffeecountycac
May 10, 20222 min read
Watts: ‘This is what we are working for – our children’
Coffee County Children's Advocacy Center’s history goes back to 2004, when it was founded by a group of local activists with the Coffee...
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coffeecountycac
May 3, 20222 min read
Watts receives first Melissa Johnson Children’s Champion Award
Bonnie Watts, founder of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center, is the first recipient of the Melissa Johnson Children’s Champion...
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coffeecountycac
Apr 25, 20225 min read
Protect children from online sexual predators
While children have access to helpful resources and information online, parents must remember children can be vulnerable to sexual...
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