“My name is Thomas T. Mentoring to me is all about making a difference. When I was growing up in the 60s, the youngest of three, my brother was in Vietnam most of that time, and I really didn’t have anyone to look up to at home. I was bullied at school and wasn’t good at sports. I remember that feeling of feeling alone. This is why I believe in mentoring kids. I retired in 2013, and my kids are grown. I decided I wanted to mentor…”
Children & Youth
It was Christmas in July at our Child Advocacy Center (CAC) recently, as the Rose family, who hosts a pajama drive in the winter for our children who have been abused, stopped by to drop off more pajamas for our children in need! Thank you, Rose family!
EAC Network’s best-interest child advocacy took another step forward recently when Suffolk Family Court Judge Chris Ann Kelley administered the oath of service to new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who successfully completed a rigorous 30-hour training program. This more than doubles the Suffolk program size!
Sentido Común De Crianza Practica Para Niños (De 5 a 18 Años De Edad)
Esta clase de 6 semanas/12 horas incluye los siguientes temas: Los Padres como Maestros, Elogio Eficas, Instrucción Preventiva, Instrucción Correctiva, Enseñanza del Dominio Propio.
Esta clase de 6 semanas/12 horas incluye los siguientes temas: Los Padres como Maestros, Elogio Eficas, Instrucción Preventiva, Instrucción Correctiva, Enseñanza del Dominio Propio.
Staff at Clear Vision Optical participated in the Suffolk County Child Advocacy Center’s (CAC) month-long Pinwheels for Prevention campaign by decorating pinwheels to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Another Girl Scout Troop brought “sweet cases” to the CAC this week! Troop 2525 was represented by Troop Leader Angela who dropped off an additional donation of duffel bags filled with goodies to make our children feel a little better during their time of crisis. Thank you, Troop 2525!
Are you sure your child’s cart seat is installed correctly? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3 out of 4 car seats are installed incorrectly. That’s a huge margin for error. Why take a risk on your child’s safety when a trained professional can install the car seat for you? And it’s free!
Join EAC Network for the 7th Annual Cohalan Cares for Kids event to benefit the Suffolk County Children’s Center at Cohalan Court.