CAC in the media

 Bryan Barrett talks with Karista Colwell and Presley Hosford with the Child Advocacy Center about the upcoming Turkey Tee Off Golf Tournament and Secret Santa. 

 Shirley Key, Community Services Coordinator with the Smyrna Police Department, partners with the Child Advocacy Center to help children and families in crisis.  Smyrna Police Department and the Child Advocacy Center have been partnering to help to fight child abuse. Founded in 2000, the CAC nonprofit is hosting its annual fundraiser, benefitting programs that help abused children.

Host Bryan Barrett is joined by Presley Hosford and first-time guest Evelyn Guillen from the Child Advocacy Center. Evelyn shares her role in helping families who speak little or no English access vital CAC services.

Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) Director Dr. Trey Duke is President of the Child Advocacy Center Board of Directors, named in January 2025. Dr. Duke will serve a two-year term as President.

Dr. Duke joined the CAC board in March 2021 after he was named Murfreesboro Director of Schools.

Twenty-five years ago, Sharon DeBoer stepped into a nascent vision for the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Rutherford County, dreaming of a sanctuary where traumatized children and their families could find solace and support. As the founding director, DeBoer crafted a warm, home-like environment tailored for young victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and drug exposure, along with their non-offending caregivers in Rutherford and Cannon Counties. 

 The anniversary celebration was held at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Community members, local leaders, and supporters gathered for light refreshments, a look back at the CAC’s impact, and remarks from several guest speakers. 

 Evane's powerful survivor story, as the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties celebrates 25 years of helping over 21,000 children heal from abuse. 

 As a child growing up in a strict, performance-driven household, Jessica Willis Fisher was known to the public as a member of The Willis Clan—a homeschooled musical family with a clean-cut image and national TV exposure. But behind the curtain, she was enduring unimaginable trauma. 

Bryan Barrett sits down with Executive Director Sharon DeBoer and team member Presley Hosford from the Child Advocacy Center to reflect on 25 years of dedicated service in Rutherford and Cannon Counties.

Kristina Brown (pictured above) interviewed Child Advocacy Center founding director, Sharon DeBoer, about the 25th Anniversary Celebration and the success of the non-profit organization.

Bryan Barrett sits down with Jessica Wauchek and Presley Hosford from the Child Advocacy Center to discuss their upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebration, set for August. Presley shares important tips for families as June marks Internet Safety Month.

This is part two in a series of stories about the work of the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties to help children who have been victims of rape and abuse. 

This is part one in a series of stories about the work of the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon Counties to help children who have been victims of rape and abuse. 

 Bryan Barrett talks with State Rep. Mike Sparks, former Rutherford County District Attorney General Bill Whitesell and Terri Sterling Donovan about the Child Advocacy Center.  

 The Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon counties presented its 2025 Hometown Heroes Awards at the 10th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children.  

 “The Child Advocacy Center helped nurture Evane through one of the most traumatic events that can happen to anyone,” Susan Stoner said. “They empower the kids.” 

" When a coach offered a 14-year-old a job helping clean up after games, the boy never dreamed the experience would develop into a recurring nightmare."

 Bryan Barrett talks with Karista Colwell and Presley Hosford from the Child Advocacy Center. They recap last Friday's Hometown Heroes Walk for Children and the activities surrounding it.  

 Despite rainy weather, over 250 passionate community members gathered for the 10th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk to show unwavering support for child abuse victims.

 “The Child Advocacy Center is grateful to the entire Rutherford and Cannon Counties legislative delegations for unanimously supporting House Bill 641 and Senate Bill 450,” announced Child Advocacy Center director Sharon De Boer.