Children’s Advocacy Center of Josephine County

08/28/2026

August is Back to School Month! 🖍️ The beginning of a new school year can be exciting... but also stressful! Learn how you can manage stress during this eventful time of year at preventchildabuse.org/bts.

08/27/2026

Protecting children is a responsibility we all share. 💙

In Oregon, mandated reporters are required to report when they have reasonable cause to believe a child has experienced abuse or neglect. You do not need proof, and you do not need to investigate. If you suspect abuse, make the call.

📞 Oregon Child Abuse Hotline (DHS): 1-855-503-SAFE (7233)

Reports should also be made to local law enforcement. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

One phone call can help protect a child, connect a family with support, and start the path toward safety.

Your call makes a difference.

08/26/2026

❤️In honor of Dolly Parton, and her passing today we wanted to share her wonderful book program on our page for anyone who does not know about it yet. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Once you sign up, your child receives a free book each month from the time that they are born.

Both my kiddos have it and it is a wonderful program. Dolly was such an amazing person to put something together like this ❤️

08/21/2026

The Online Playground: Strategies to Keep Children Safe from Sexual Violence & Exploitation

The online world is a big part of our children’s lives, and keeping them safe requires all of us to understand the risks they may encounter.

This FREE virtual training will provide parents, caregivers, educators, and community members with practical information and strategies to help protect children from online sexual violence and exploitation.

💻 Online via Zoom
💙 FREE to attend

We encourage our community to take advantage of this important opportunity to learn more about keeping children safe online.

👉 Register here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/victim-rights-law-center-inc/the-online-playground-strategies-to-keep-children-safe-from-sexual-violence-exploitation

Please share with parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who works with or cares about children. 💙

08/18/2026

Every child deserves more than just having their basic needs met. They deserve to feel safe, loved, heard, understood, connected, and valued. 💙

At the Children’s Advocacy Center of Josephine County, we work to create a place where children are supported, believed, and reminded that they matter.

When children have safety, connection, compassion, and caring adults beside them, they have what they need to heal and thrive. 🌈💛

Justice and healing for children.

08/13/2026

🧸 Help bring comfort to a child.

When children come to the Children's Advocacy Center after experiencing abuse, something as simple as a new stuffed animal can provide comfort during an incredibly difficult time.

We're always accepting donations of new, unused stuffed animals with tags attached.

📍 Drop off donations at:
Children's Advocacy Center of Josephine County
700 NW 5th Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526

🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📞 541-916-4166

Every stuffed animal reminds a child that they are safe, cared for, and not alone. Thank you for helping us provide comfort when it's needed most. 💙💚

08/10/2026

🎉 Leadership Transition at the Children's Advocacy Center of Josephine County 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Donna Lipparelli as she steps into her new role as Board President of the Children's Advocacy Center of Josephine County!

Donna brings more than 45 years of experience serving children and families in Josephine County through her work in children's mental health, behavioral health, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Throughout her career, she has been a tireless advocate for children, a trusted community leader, and a dedicated partner to organizations working to protect and support children impacted by abuse.

We are incredibly grateful for Donna's willingness to lead our Board and help guide the future of our organization. Her passion, experience, and commitment to ensuring every child is heard, believed, and supported make her an outstanding choice for this role.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Susan Riell for her exceptional leadership as Board President. Susan's dedication and guidance have helped strengthen our organization during an important period of growth. We are thankful that she will continue serving the CAC as our Board Treasurer, where her knowledge and commitment will remain an invaluable asset.

Please join us in welcoming Donna as our new Board President and thanking both Donna and Susan for their continued service to the children and families of Josephine County. 💙💚

07/23/2026

We’re hiring!

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Josephine County is seeking a compassionate Family Support Case Manager to join our team. This part-time position provides trauma-informed support and advocacy for children and families during the child abuse investigation process.

If you’re passionate about helping children and making a difference in our community, we’d love to hear from you!

See the attached job announcement for details, and please share this post to help us find the right person!
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4442215173/

05/19/2026

Misty the CAC facility dog from Dogs for Better Lives

05/16/2026

Dogs for Better Lives created a beautiful video featuring Misty as this year’s Facility Dog Spotlight for their national Bone AppeTREAT fundraiser, and it truly captures the heart of what facility dogs do every single day.

At the Children’s Advocacy Center, Misty helps children feel safe during some of the hardest moments of their lives. She sits beside them during forensic interviews, offers comfort during medical exams and therapy, greets families when they walk through our doors, and reminds all of us that healing can start with something as simple as unconditional love.

This year, Misty also got to be one of the official judges for Bone AppeTREAT and basically got to play queen for a day, just like she deserves.

We are so grateful to Dogs for Better Lives for believing in the power of facility dogs and for giving Misty this special honor. These dogs truly change lives, and we are incredibly lucky to witness that every day at the CAC.

This is "Dogs for Better Lives Special Appeal 2026 v2 (2160p)" by Patrick Guild on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.