Chenango County Child Advocacy Center

05/28/2026

The W.R.A.P. Center is officially opening the doors to our daytime community space on June 1st, 2026 from 9am–5pm at 1 O’Hara Drive in Norwich. ❤️

This space was created for people to come inside, take a breath, get out of the elements, connect with resources, and feel welcomed without pressure or judgment. Through collaboration with local agencies, community members, and partners, the W.R.A.P. Center is focused on providing Warmth, Recovery, Assistance, and Hope to our community.

Whether someone needs support, connection, resources, or simply a safe place to exist for a while. You are welcome here.

📍 1 O’Hara Drive, Norwich NY
🕘 Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm
📅 Grand Opening: June 1st, 2026

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

All of us here at the CAC wanted to bring attention to the campaign we are starting for Water Safety.

Starting today and throughout June, we will be posting the photo below on a couple of billboards throughout Chenango and Madison County!

We to show the importance of water safety education and how it can prevent drownings and water-related accidents! Here are seven safety tips that are easy to teach and remember:

1. Supervise Children: Never leave children unattended near water; always be watching.

2. Learn to Swim: Make sure children that are in water know how to swim.

3. Know your Drains: Educate children to avoid any drains.

4. Ensure Compliance: Ensure all pools are conforming to drain cover regulations.

5. Install Safety Devices: Install barriers, covers and alarms.

6. Get Certified: Take the action of educating yourself on how to perform CPR on children and adults.

7. Take the Pledge: Take the Pool Safely Pledge stating you will follow the rules above to ensure water safety!

Rules above are from the website: https://nwsm.phta.org/consumers-parents/safety-tips/ - which has multiple other resources.

🌞 Enjoy a nice sizzling summer in the water but let's do it safely 💙

04/21/2026

Yesterday, members of NYSCA and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services came together for the 2026 Central/Mohawk Regional Meeting.

Child Advocacy Center professionals from 12 counties—Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Onondaga, Tompkins, Tioga, Herkimer, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, and Oswego—shared ideas and collaborated on strategies for the future.

We’re grateful for the insight, dedication, and partnership of this committed group of professionals working to protect children and strengthen communities.

04/21/2026

We are so grateful to collaborate with so many amazing agencies that care about raising awareness for child abuse prevention 💙

Blue pinwheels are the national symbol of child abuse prevention, so we "planted" gardens under our school signs in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month.

Prevent Child Abuse America introduced its "Pinwheels for Prevention" campaign in 2008 to raise awareness and remind us that all children deserve to grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed in supportive families and communities.

* If you believe a child is being abused, call the New York State Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-342-3720 (available 24/7 every day). If you suspect a child is in immediate danger, call 911.

* Source: New York State Children's Alliance (https://www.nyschildrensalliance.org/about-child-abuse/report-child-abuse/)

04/15/2026

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We are grateful for our "Pinwheel Garden," planted by the Chenango County Child Advocacy Center (CAC), as a reminder that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Whenever families in our community experience challenges, please remember that there are community organizations - such as the CAC - available to help!

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

Are you wondering how you (or a loved one) can apply for childcare at our Early Learning Center?

Join the waitlist now!

04/13/2026

With the changing of the seasons, it may be hard to know what your baby should wear to sleep. Watch the Q&A video to learn more about overheating and how to dress your baby for sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkAfR5xs3rM