Child Protect CAC/Starting Points FSC

05/29/2026

Shoutout to the dream team this Supervised Visitation Month! 💙

Tonya, Arianna, Stephanie, Stephanie, and Jessica — thank you for the heart, patience, flexibility, humor, teamwork, and dedication you bring to this work every day. Supporting families and children takes compassion and strength, and this team shows both constantly.

The work can be challenging, but your impact is huge — and so appreciated. Thank you for all the behind-the-scenes moments, calm in the chaos, and care you give to the families we serve.

We truly have the best team around. ✨

05/29/2026

Join us for Girls Group!

05/21/2026

Starting Points staff, Arianna Edwards presenting body safety education for Mercer County students! We are excited to continue offering elementary schools throughout Mercer County prevention education through the Monique Burr Foundation’s Child Safety Matters program.

MBF Child Safety Matters is a comprehensive, evidence based curriculum for students in grades K–5 that educates and empowers children and trusted adults with information and strategies to help prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to all types of abuse.

During this school year, 128 presentations were provided, reaching 3,484 students across Mercer County elementary schools!

05/15/2026

Seasons may have changed but we didn’t want to miss a chance to highlight our community outreach event during the spring! Our Bunny Bash was a collaboration with CASE WV & local law enforcement to offer families a fun experience! 100 dozen free fresh eggs, 5000 filled eggs and grand prize eggs were all offered to families in attendance.

Stay posted to our page as more community events are being planned!

05/11/2026

There’s still time to apply! 🩵

‼️🌟Child Protect/Starting Points is hiring!🌟‼️

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and children? 💙 We’re looking for a dedicated Visitation Specialist to join our team!

In this role, you’ll help create safe, supportive environments for meaningful family connections—work that truly matters every single day.

✨What we’re looking for:
✔️Compassionate and reliable individuals
✔️Strong communication skills
✔️A commitment to supporting families with care and professionalism
✔️Bachelor’s degree required

If you’re ready to be part of something impactful and rewarding, we want to hear from you!

📢Apply today or share this post with someone who’d be a great fit!

‼️Please send a cover letter and resume to Starting Points Program Director, Tonya Milam, at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted through May 15th.

05/07/2026

Child Protect/Starting Points recently coordinated the annual Mercer County Baby Shower for 52 new and expecting mothers! Our biggest turn out yet thanks to our community partners! Guest Speakers included Brooklyn (nurse) with Princeton Community Hospital informing mothers about the hospital experience/birthing process, Princeton Rescue Squad who gave a demonstration on infant choking & The Mommy Ministry from Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Princeton who offered moms a hopeful prayer.
Feel free to tag your organization below!

Vendors included:
Child Protect and Starting Points
CAMC Medicine in Motion
Beautiful Minds Counseling
Mary’s Cradle
Bakhita Kids
CASE Right from the Start
WISE Women’s Center
The Mommy Ministry with Sacred Heart Catholic Church
WV Department of Health Lead Poisoning Prevention
CASE Early Head Start
CASE Home Visitation
Legal Aid
Children’s Home Society
WellPoint
Mountain Heart
Community Connections
Aetna
Southern Highlands PPPACI Program
WVU Medicine - Princeton Community Hospital
Imagination Station Childcare Center/Kids Corner
WIC
Mercer County Public Schools
REACH Parents as teachers
Tug River Health Association
Princeton Rescue Squad

Special thanks to Bakhita Kids for their generous donation & Caitlyn Creates for her beautiful Balloon display!

05/05/2026

During April, our community showed up for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Community partners across our area “planted” pinwheels outside their agencies as a visible reminder that every child deserves a safe, happy, and healthy childhood. Each pinwheel represents hope, awareness, and our shared commitment to protecting children and supporting families.

Seeing these displays pop up throughout the community is a powerful symbol that prevention is everyone’s responsibility. We are so grateful for the organizations who took the time to participate and stand with us in this important message.

Thank you for helping us spread awareness and for doing your part to keep kids safe! 💙

05/04/2026

What a fun time we had sharing the importance of Child Advocacy Centers and Family Support Centers in small-town communities!

05/04/2026

‼️🌟Child Protect/Starting Points is hiring!🌟‼️

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and children? 💙 We’re looking for a dedicated Visitation Specialist to join our team!

In this role, you’ll help create safe, supportive environments for meaningful family connections—work that truly matters every single day.

✨What we’re looking for:
✔️Compassionate and reliable individuals
✔️Strong communication skills
✔️A commitment to supporting families with care and professionalism
✔️Bachelor’s degree required

If you’re ready to be part of something impactful and rewarding, we want to hear from you!

📢Apply today or share this post with someone who’d be a great fit!

‼️Please send a cover letter and resume to Starting Points Program Director, Tonya Milam, at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted through May 15th.

04/30/2026

🎉Reminder🎉

The Mercer County Community Baby Shower is today at the Karen Preservati Center 🍼💙

🗓️April 30
⏰11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

We’re excited to celebrate and support our registered families. We can’t wait to see you there! 💕

🚐The CAMC Mobile Mammography Unit will also be on site from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, with availability for walk ins!