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A Thanksgiving Message From Our Executive Director

Posted by: cacjc / Nov 27, 2019 / Tags: Tammi Pitzen, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving 2019, Volunteers

Greetings from Tammi Pitzen, CACJC Executive Director Happy Thanksgiving to all of you on behalf of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County Board, Staff, Advisory Council, and volunteers! As I am rush around today to try to get things wrapped up before the snow comes in and in preparation for a couple

Putting kids back together starts at the CAC

Posted by: cacjc / Nov 1, 2017 / Tags: Bylle McCulley, Cherish a Child Luncheon 2017, foster children, foster parent

This post is from a speech by foster parent, Bylle McCulley I would like to share with you my personal experiences while receiving the services of the Children’s Advocacy Center. 10 years ago, my husband and I became foster parents here in Jackson County and we received children on an emergency placement. Usually, our

Taylor Swift changed the conversation (and maybe the world)

Posted by: cacjc / Sep 19, 2017 / Tags: d, David Mueller, Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift Lawsuit

By Tammi Pitzen, Executive Director of The Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County Last month Taylor Swift was awarded one dollar in a law suit against D.J. David Mueller. If you do not know the story, here is the short version. A few years ago, Taylor Swift was in Denver at a Meet ‘N Greet

A Father’s Love Can Change the World

Posted by: cacjc / Jun 12, 2017 / Tags: Father's Day, fathers

By Tammi Pitzen, Executive Director of The Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County I am definitely my father’s daughter. I can remember when I was 4 or so, following him around just like his shadow, no matter what he was doing. When he was mowing the lawn, I was right there in his footsteps

How reporting abuse saved a boy’s life

Posted by: cacjc / Mar 17, 2017 / Tags: Child Abuse Prevention Month, I Believe I Can Fly, Report abuse, Teachers

By Tammi Pitzen, Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County I worry that children who face trauma inflicted on them by their parent or trusted adult might never become inspired, but stay defeated. When I was a case worker, I would often wonder why some children who suffer enormous abuse go on

A child shares a secret-what happens next? Why CAC Matters

Posted by: cacjc / Nov 17, 2016 / Tags: criminal and child protections investigation, Multi-disciplinary team, You Matter

By Tammi Pitzen, Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County I often contemplate late at night, when I think of the children that come through the center, and worry if their needs are getting met or if they are safe or what could we do to make it better. Does the CAC

Transformation: Why CAC Matters

Posted by: cacjc / Oct 19, 2016 / Tags: butterflies, chrysalis, Ginny Sagal, Leah Howell, learning to fly, Preschool, PROTECT OUR CHILDREN Child Abuse Prevention Training, Transformation, volunteering

By Leah Howell, Jackson County Training Coordinator, PROTECT OUR CHILDREN Child Abuse Prevention Training My son just started preschool this year. Two days per week, he gathers with 10 other 3 year-olds and follows a routine of play, circle time, and snack. Right now he and his classmates are learning about the life-cycle of the

How are children faring in Oregon?

Posted by: cacjc / Oct 17, 2016 / Tags: 2015 Child Welfare Data Book, CAC Community Forum, CASA Jackson County Oregon, Jackson County Oregon, Oregon Foster Parents, PROTECT OUR CHILDREN Child Abuse Prevention Training, The Family Nurturing Center

By Tammi Pitzen, Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County Today I am sitting in my office listening to the rain and feeling a little sad and a lot overwhelmed. It’s Sunday and the office is very quiet except for the rain trickling through the rain gutters and the tap of my

A Survivor Shares her Story: Why CAC Matters

Posted by: cacjc / Sep 12, 2016 / Tags: Cherish a Child Luncheon, child abuse survivor, Crystal Heart, Kira Zavala

This is the inspiring speech presented by Kira Zavala at last year’s 2015 CAC Cherish a Child luncheon. Kira shares her experience as a survivor of child abuse and as a child receiving services from the CAC. My name is Kira Zavala. I am a mother, wife, community volunteer, business woman and a survivor

Good News: High school freshman making a difference

Posted by: cacjc / Jul 18, 2016 / Tags: faith in humanity, Impact Soccer Clinic, Milan Bobek, raising awareness, soccer

By Tammi Pitzen, Executive Director of The Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County My faith in humanity has been restored. I have to be honest. I have been struggling the last couple of weeks. I have been struggling to reconcile the violence, the hatred, the arguing, the shaming, and the lack of empathy that

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