Child Protect - Champions of Change

Mission:

To interview, counsel and be an advocate for children when there are allegations of abuse.

Organization Wish List:

Gift cards from Walmart, Costco, Target
Gas cards
Copy paper
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Individually packaged snacks
Bottled water
Box drinks
5-pack crayons & coloring books
Journals

Kristin Byrd-Roy, Executive Director

“Children and families who have experienced trauma need someone who is trained to carefully handle what life has handed them. Children and families have the ability to be resilient; they just need help getting there. Our staff walks with children and their families to help them turn the nastiness of what they were given into masterpieces. Montgomery is fortunate to have a safe place like this that exists for one of its most precious resources. We serve nearly 300 children and families in Montgomery County every year.”

Background:

Child Protect, Children’s Advocacy Center, was incorporated in November 1989 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency. Former Madison County prosecutor, Alabama Congressman Bud Cramer, had the concept of the advocacy centers in the early 1980s. He established the first center in Huntsville as a child-friendly environment where children can come and tell their story one time to a trained professional, thus lessening the trauma on the child and their families. Child Protect serves Montgomery County, the 15th Judicial Circuit.

Brag Lines:

The staff here continues to show up every day ready to serve. The show up to help children and their families who are often in crisis. They provide forensic interviews, counseling and advocacy to support their client’s healing.