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    If you are ages 17 or younger, experiencing a crisis or homelessness, text the word “SAFE” with your location to 4HELP (44357) or call 770-382-6180.
    If you are ages 17 or younger, experiencing a crisis or homelessness, text the word “SAFE” with your location to 4HELP (44357) or call 770-382-6180.

    Advocates serves 11 Northwest Georgia counties:

    CAC | Children’s Advocacy Center
    CASA NWGA | Court Appointed Special Advocates
    NEWMAN HOUSE | Children’s Residential Home
    IN-HOME PARENTING | Parents as Teachers(PAT) and Positive Parenting Program(PPP)
    YIH | Youth Independent Housing
    SAFE PLACE | Supporting Youth in Crisis
    RAINBOWS | Rainbows for All Children – Grief Support
    RHY | Runaway & Homeless Youth
    FRC | Family Resource Center

    YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY | Court Diversion & Family Support

    FIRST STEPS | First Steps Screening & Referral

    Advocates for Children Prevention and Advocacy Center
    827 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville, GA 30120
    Advocates for Children Gordon County Office
    209 S. Wall St. Calhoun GA 30701
    Advocates for Children Family Resource Center
    1301 Shiloh Road NW, Suite 850, Kennesaw, GA 30144

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    Our Children’s Advocacy Center is here to help 24/7 with family advocacy concerns and forensic services. Call 678-605-9023 to speak with our staff.
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    Mothers received support, referrals to resources, and community resource guides through our First Steps Program.

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    children in Bartow and Gordon counties were given a voice in the courts through our CASA of NW Georgia Program.

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    Children bravely sat in an interview room to report their experiences of abuse or neglect at our Child Advocacy Center.

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    Children and adults were served through our comprehensive program offerings in 2023.

    ADVOCACY + JUSTICE

    Programs providing legal advocacy, protection and accountability services for children and youth experiencing abuse, neglect or other hardships.

    HOUSING + STABILITY

    Programs offering safe housing, long-term support and independent living skills for children, youth and young families facing unstable living conditions or homelessness.

    CHILD + FAMILY WELLBEING

    Programs strengthening children and families through education, prevention and early intervention.

    Our Mission

    Advocates for Children is an organization of dedicated, skilled professionals and compassionate volunteers committed to the well-being of children, youth, and families. Through comprehensive advocacy and unwavering support, we strengthen our communities across Northwest Georgia.

    Our Vision

    Communities where all children are safe, thriving, and loved.

    Our Values

    Service- We provide quality and excellence in all we do.
    Love- We serve our families, children, and youth with compassion and dedication.
    Integrity– We build relationships on trust and mutual respect.
    Hope – We believe in a better tomorrow.

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