Children's Safety Center of Washington County

08/14/2026

📣🩺 We’re hiring!

The Children’s Safety Center is looking for Nurses to join the Northwest Arkansas Forensic Nurse team. We’re seeking RN’s who are interested in making a difference through forensic healthcare and trauma informed patient care. This is a PRN/contract position.

View the contract and application details here: https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org/career-opportunities/

08/05/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

The Children’s Safety Center is looking for a Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our team. We’re seeking someone who is passionate about building meaningful relationships with donors, businesses, and community partners to help advance our mission and expand our impact.

Read the full job description and application details here: https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org/career-opportunities

08/04/2026

We are so excited to honor our very own Board President, Chris Thornton, at this year’s National Philanthropy Day in November. Chris has dedicated many years to supporting the CSC and championing our mission. Thank you, Chris, for standing beside us, believing in our work, and helping make hope and healing possible for the children we serve. This honor is so well deserved!

Congratulations to our 2026 National Philanthropy Day Award recipients!

Each year, National Philanthropy Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the individuals, businesses and organizations whose generosity, leadership and commitment to philanthropy help strengthen Northwest Arkansas. We are honored to recognize this year’s recipients and the organizations who nominated them:

Ernie Lawrence Professional Advisor: Ben McLintock
Nominated by University of Arkansas

Legacy Award: Jim Blair*
Nominated by University of Arkansas and Fayetteville Public Library

Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement: Susan and Orville Hall*
Nominated by University of Arkansas

Outstanding Corporation: Mars Snacking
Nominated by Hope Cancer Resources

Outstanding Emerging Professional: Nicole Benedict
Nominated by Sunshine School & Development Center and Jones Center

Outstanding Foundation: The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas
Nominated by Jones Center

Outstanding Fundraising Executive: Jamie Dietrich
Nominated by Hope Cancer Resources

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization: Arkansas Children’s Northwest Auxiliary
Nominated by Arkansas Children’s Northwest

Outstanding Philanthropist: Pat and Jim McClelland
Nominated by Arkansas Children’s Northwest

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser: Chris Thornton
Nominated by Children's Safety Center of Washington County and Arisa Health

Youth in Philanthropy - Group: Fayetteville High School Ambassadors
Nominated by Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas

Youth in Philanthropy - Individual: MacKenzie Maddry
Nominated by Arkansas Children’s Northwest

*We also recognize with deep gratitude the lasting legacies of Jim Blair and Orville Hall, who are being honored posthumously.

Please join us in celebrating these incredible honorees at the 2026 National Philanthropy Day luncheon on November 4 at the Fayetteville Public Library Event Center.

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!

08/03/2026

🎪Thanks to our incredible community, the 19th Annual Dream Big Charity Gala raised $360,000—the highest fundraising total in our event’s history! Every dollar raised goes directly back to the services provided at the Children’s Safety Center.

A special thank you to our Founding Sponsor, Kenvue, for your continued commitment to the children and families we serve. We’re also incredibly grateful to our Honorary Chairs, Ralph Clare and Kaitlyn Shadiow of Walmart, whose support and passion helped make this record-breaking evening possible.

This night would not have been possible without our amazing in-kind sponsors: Fayetteville Town Center Lightworks Events - Arkansas Modern Movers LLC Party Pro Rents Marketing Agency | Northwest Arkansas CitiScapes Magazine 3W Magazine NWA Daily Catering Unlimited Calle Latin Cuisine Amigos Cocina Big Whiskeys • Fayetteville Sassafras Springs Vineyard Mathews Management Company Heaven Hill Brands, Hog Country Media LLC, & of course, all of our other sponsors.

♥️ When our community chooses to Dream Big, children discover they can too.

📸 - Marketing Agency | Northwest Arkansas

07/29/2026

We’re excited to share some big news! ⭐️

Please join us in congratulating Sydney Bright on her promotion to Director of Development & Communications!

Over the past four years, Sydney has served the Children’s Safety Center in multiple roles, most recently as Development Coordinator, where she has helped strengthen our fundraising efforts and deepen our connection with the community.

We are excited for this next chapter and look forward to the leadership, passion, and dedication Sydney will continue to bring to our mission. 🩵

07/22/2026

The evidence speaks for itself. 🕵️🎪 Anyone can bid from anywhere through our Dream Big online auction. Register for a free “Online Auction Only” ticket and start bidding—link below!

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/dreambigcharitygala2026/items/

07/08/2026

This week, we’re celebrating our two incredible forensic interviewers, Karen & Debbee!💙

Every day, they create a safe, supportive space where children can share their experiences with compassion, patience, and professionalism. Their work is a vital part of helping children begin the healing process, and we’re so thankful for the care they show to every child and family who walks through our doors.

Join us in recognizing and thanking them both during National Forensic Interviewers Week!

07/01/2026

🎪 Dream Big tickets are officially ON SALE!

Join us on Saturday, July 25 at the Fayetteville Town Center for an unforgettable circus-themed evening featuring live circus acts, a DJ and dance floor, bites from local restaurants, carnival games, incredible silent and live auctions, and so much more—all while supporting children and families served by the Children’s Safety Center. ❤️

🎟️ Get your tickets today before they sell out – https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org/dream-big/

05/14/2026

The Children’s Safety Center of Washington County is hiring a Therapist. The candidate must be passionate about the mission of our agency and working with alleged child abuse victims and their families. Must be licensed mental health provider, LMSW, LCSW, LAC or LPC. Provisional Licensure may be considered, with expectation of obtaining full licensure within CSC’s new employee probationary period. Experience working with victims of abuse a plus. Bi-lingual preferred. Position requires being trained in TFCBT or willing to train. This is a full time position. If you are interested in this unique career opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to the Director of Operations, Casey Atwood at [email protected]. Salary is DOE. No calls please. Visit our website to read the full job description and to learn more: https://www.childrenssafetycenter.org/career-opportunities/