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The Report Card
News from the Center for Child Protection
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March 2007
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Dear Friend,
We extend our deep gratitude to the many individuals,
families and organizations who have made pledges to
help us build the new Kozmetsky Center for Child
Protection. As of February 28, we have raised 95.51%
of the $9,100,000 goal. With construction underway,
we need your help to raise the final $408,143 by April
12 to receive a $400,000 Mabee Foundation
Challenge Grant. Please consider a pledge to the Capital Campaign to help us
meet the needs of vulnerable children, like Jennifer.
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Unwanted: A Child's Story
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Eight-year-old Jennifer came to the Center for Child
Protection in a great deal of trauma. She was angry,
sad, and extremely confused. We learned that her
mother had sent her away as a young girl. And while
living with her father and his girlfriend, she was beaten
for minor offenses with hangers, extension cords, and
fists. As a way to cope with her feelings of
abandonment and sadness, she began to hurt
herself. She told our interviewer that her life was so
filled with unhappiness, abuse, and fear that she
prayed for her life to end. Immediately after the
interview, Jennifer met with the Center's Family
Advocate who provided crisis intervention. As Jennifer
left the Center with her CPS caseworker and a caring
relative, hope had begun to take hold on her young life.
To the surprise of all, Jennifer reached out to the
forensic interviewer who listened to her story and gave
her a bear hug.
*Names and other identifying circumstances have
been changed to protect the privacy of children and
families.
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Fundraisers Planned to Benefit the Kozmetsky Center
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Dona Emilia's South American Bar & Grill is hosting a
Big Red Reserve Wine and Food Tasting on
Wednesday, March 28th at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 per
person. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the
Kozmetsky Center for Child Protection. To RSVP, call
512/478-2520 or purchase your tickets online.
Donna Stockton-Hicks and Steve Hicks are graciously
hosting a fundraising dinner party on April 5. Co-hosts
include Edith and Darrell Royal, Maxine Roberts and
Bill Lindner, Joanie and Ben Bentzin, and Cindy and
Greg Kozmetsky. Your ticket to this event will help us
reach the Mabee Foundation challenge. Tickets are
$2,500 per couple or $1,250 per individual. For more
information, contact
Sue Ann Wade-Crouse at 512/442-1437.
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Light of Hope Kicks Off Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
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Join friends and neighbors in protecting and
celebrating our children at the 3rd Annual Light of
Hope Celebration. The event will be held Tuesday,
April 3, 2007 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the
George Washington Carver Library (1161 Angelina
Street). The celebration features free food and
entertainment along with family activities and
information on helping children grow up smart and
strong. The event is free of charge and open to the
public. For more information, visit
www.lightofhopeaustin.org.
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We Express Our Gratitude to...
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We thank Bryan Kelley, the staff of Juan's
Mexicali,
and Target for
their support.
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The Center for Child Protection, a nationally
accredited children's advocacy center, is the first
stop for children in Travis County who are suspected
victims of sexual abuse, serious physical abuse and
for children who have witnessed a violent crime. The
Center is a child-friendly, specially-equipped facility
where children go for recorded interviews, medical
exams, counseling and intervention during the
investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases.
All services are provided at no charge. The Center is
a founding member of the National Children's Alliance,
a founding member of the Children's Advocacy
Centers of Texas, Inc., A Project of the Junior
League of Austin, and a United Way Capital Area
Partner Agency.
Sincerely,
Amy Carr, Editor
Center for Child Protection
Phone:
512-472-1164
Fax:
512-472-1167
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