by admin | Apr 20, 2022 | Protect A Child
The pervasive number of child abuse cases in the Rio Grande Valley is devastating and tragic. It is terrifying to think that a child you know maybe a victim of mistreatment, like abuse or negligence. Abuse can go unnoticed, however, there are warnings signs the...
by admin | Apr 11, 2022 | Protect A Child
April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, which is an annual nationwide observance devoted to supporting victims of child abuse and their families. While, sadly, child abuse is a widespread problem in our communities in the Rio Grande Valley, we are...
by admin | Mar 28, 2022 | Protect A Child
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties (CACHSC) is committed to assisting children and families who have fallen victim to abuse. We wouldn’t be able to provide these services without the generous donations of both funding and time from the...
by admin | Mar 15, 2022 | Vinos Event
At the 12th Annual Vinos Event on April 30th, friends, family, acquaintances, and colleagues are invited to join us in raising awareness about the prevalence of child abuse in the Rio Grande Valley. The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties works...
by admin | Mar 10, 2022 | Join Forces Conference
Unfortunately, child abuse is prevalent in our local community. In the Rio Grande Valley, children are abused every day, and some of them may even be children you know. With the Joining Forces Conference, we can help spread awareness on childhood abuse in our...
by admin | Feb 20, 2022 | Protect A Child
In 2020, 69% of children who were reportedly abused were victims of sexual abuse. There are different types of sexual abuse, and learning the difference can be impactful in helping a child in need. Children should not have to be exposed to mistreatment; being...
by admin | Feb 2, 2022 | Protect A Child
Our annual benefit fundraising event, Vinos, is a time to relish luscious cuisine and a variety of live music in an ambient setting, but most importantly, it is an event where like-minded individuals can come together to make a difference in the lives of children who...
by admin | Jan 5, 2022 | Protect A Child
When you think of your childhood, most remember playing with friends, packed school lunches, getting help from family with homework, and not being able to play until your chores were done. Well, consider yourself lucky if this sounds like a childhood you had or your...
by admin | Dec 27, 2021 | Protect A Child
In a perfect world, all children would grow up in a loving and nourishing home, where they would feel safe and could flourish into productive members of society. Unfortunately, this world is flawed and many innocent children face the tragedy of being raised in an...
by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | Protect A Child
We have heard the phrase “kids will be kids” for ages when talking about their behavior and risk-taking activities, so sometimes adults tend to overlook marks and bruising on children. How can one be positive that these injuries come from horseplaying with other...
