Help Support the CentraCare Health Foundation

2018 Annual Appeal for the Child Advocacy Center

CentraCare Health Foundation's 2018 Community Campaign supports the Child Advocacy Center which cares for children who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused. This facility brings law enforcement, child protection, county attorneys, advocates, mental health and medical professionals together to listen as a child tells their traumatic story one time to a trusted professional.

Did You Know...

• One out of 10 children will be abused by their 18th birthday.
• 90 percent of abuse is committed by someone they know and love.
• 408 victims of child abuse from Benton and Stearns counties have received care in the first two years at the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center with no cost to their families.

CentraCare Health opened the Child Advocacy Center in September 2016 to help children who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused. By working closely with law enforcement, child protection, county attorneys, advocates, mental health and medical professionals in one location, we can ensure children receive the proper care and support during and after a child abuse investigation.

The skilled and compassionate team at the Child Advocacy Center has made a remarkable difference in the lives of these children, but the need and the cost to serve victims of child abuse continues to grow.

This is where YOU can help. You can make a difference in the lives of these victims of child abuse through your gift to the CentraCare Health Foundation. And now through Dec. 31, your gift will DOUBLE thanks to the generosity of Boser Construction who will match up to $100,000 of gifts received. All matching gift proceeds will benefit the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center. 

Please consider a gift to CentraCare Health Foundation and join us in helping victims of child abuse. Every gift — of any size — makes a difference.

Your Financial Support Can Help the Central Minnesota Child Advocacy Center!

Your gift will provide the following:

• $5,000 - New beginnings for five abused children, including a high-quality forensic interview, family advocacy services, treatment referrals and a medical examination.
• $1000 - A new beginning for one sexually abused child, including a high-quality forensic interview, family advocacy services, treatment referrals and a medical examination.
• $500 - Educational materials for parents of sexually abused children.
• $200 - Clothing available for children that are removed from their home the day of the visit.
• $100 - New underwear for 50 sexually abused children.
• $50 – Water bottle and a snack for 50 sexually abused children.
• $20 – A gas station gift card to help a family that is struggling to get to important appointments.