Wake Up Tri-Counties Felisha Talks Braveheart CAC Services, Child Abuse, Child Trafficking, and Donations

Felisha Rogers joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the services provided by Braveheart Children's Advocacy Center (CAC), child abuse, child trafficking, and donations. At Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center, a dedicated team is making a real difference for children and teens facing trauma from abuse or witnessing crimes. Previously, victims endured the pain of recounting their story to multiple agencies. Today, Braveheart brings together experts from law enforcement, child services, and the court system, so young people need only speak once in a safe setting. The conversation is recorded to ensure accuracy and spare the child further emotional strain. Since opening in 1999, Braveheart has expanded its caring approach across several Illinois counties, guiding families with advocacy, education, and unwavering support throughout the investigative process. Braveheart's mission: "Our mission is to strengthen our community's response to child abuse through prevention, intervention and advocacy." Braveheart CAC relies on donations and grants to provide vital services to children of physical and sexual abuse. Visit "Donate to Braveheart" to contribute. Donations needed to support children and families during the difficult process The Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center is in need of donations to support children and families navigating difficult situations. Staff encourages donations of individually wrapped snacks, juice boxes, fruit snacks, and bottled water, which can bring comfort to young clients. Gas cards—with a preference for $10 amounts from Casey’s—can be crucial in helping families access therapy and specialized medical care. Everyday essentials such as cleaning supplies, toilet paper, printer paper, and Forever Stamps are also sought, as grants do not cover these needs. Donations must be new and unopened. To coordinate a donation, email [email protected] or deliver it directly to 292 South East Road in Cambridge. Individually wrapped, multi-packaged food items, such as: Juice Boxes Bottled Water Variety boxes of chips, popcorn, etc Crackers like Cheez-It's or Goldfish Fruit Snacks Granola Bars K-Cups (Hot Chocolate, or Coffee: Regular & Decaf) - for parents/guardians as they wait in our building $10.00 cards from Casey’s (Casey's is conveniently located in most towns across our five counties​) Becks and Shell are also in many areas for secondary options​ Cleaning supplies—This need ranges from disinfectant wipes to bathroom cleaning products​ to dusting pads Toilet paper and Kleenex​​ Printer paper Forever Stamps