Fannin County Children's Center

Fannin County Children's Center Our mission is promoting safety and improving the lives of abused and neglected children.

Our programs:
* Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA
* Children's Advocacy Center - CAC
* Rainbow Rooms
* School Supply Drive
* Child Abuse Prevention

A CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate. They amplify the voices of children in foster care and help ensure they do...
06/04/2026

A CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate. They amplify the voices of children in foster care and help ensure they don’t fall through the cracks. 🫶 CASA volunteers are more important than ever as children are being placed in a rapidly changing, complicated child welfare system.

👉 Learn more about how CASA volunteers help provide a sense stability when a child’s sense of normalcy is shaken at programwebsite.com

While kids are celebrating summer, we’re already planning for August.Last year, YOU helped 836 students across Fannin Co...
05/29/2026

While kids are celebrating summer, we’re already planning for August.

Last year, YOU helped 836 students across Fannin County start school with confidence. New backpacks. Starter supplies. Fresh haircuts.

Our School Supply Drive supports all Fannin County students who need help getting ready for day one. Because every child deserves to walk into class ready to learn.

Our 2026 School Supply Drive kicks off in July. But we need to start planning NOW.

Want to get involved?
👇 Community members: Comment “SCHOOL” and we’ll message you in June when our needs list is ready.
🏢 Businesses: Host a collection box. Let’s talk!
🤝 Organizations & resource providers: We’ll have community resource vendors at this event. Sign up to host a booth here: https://forms.office.com/r/ExmMTUGj8p

Let’s help Fannin County kids start school ready to learn, not stressed about supplies.

📞 903-583-4339
💻 fanninccc.org/donate

Connection is care 💚As we close out , Week 4 reminds us that supporting loved ones makes a real difference.What that lo...
05/27/2026

Connection is care 💚

As we close out , Week 4 reminds us that supporting loved ones makes a real difference.

What that looks like:

Start with understanding. Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness begins with learning. When you understand mental health conditions, you can respond with empathy and confidence.
Be there in tough moments. That can mean just listening, or helping them connect to professional support. You do not have to figure this out alone.
Know that recovery is possible. Someone you love may face both a mental health condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you. With the right support, people can and do recover.
Think whole-person. Healing is not just the absence of symptoms. It is a stable home, meaningful connection, and the tools to move forward. That is the promise of whole-person care.
Mental health is for everyone. There is hope. There is help.

24/7 support available nationwide:

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
FindSupport.gov & FindTreatment.gov for treatment locators
Learn more about supporting someone: samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts

Fannin County Children’s Center is closed today, Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.Today we honor the serv...
05/25/2026

Fannin County Children’s Center is closed today, Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Today we honor the service members who dedicated themselves to protecting our nation.

We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th at 8:00 AM.

Need to report abuse or neglect? We’re closed, but help is available 24/7:
📞 1-800-252-5400 – Texas Abuse Hotline
📞 911 – For emergencies

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember those who gave everything in service to our country. We’re al...
05/22/2026

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember those who gave everything in service to our country.

We’re also grateful for a community that serves children. Because of you, kids in Fannin County have CASAs, safe interviews at our CAC, and clothes from our Rainbow Room.

Office Closure: Fannin County Children’s Center will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, May 26th at 8am.

Child abuse doesn’t take a holiday. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, report it 24/7:
📞 1-800-252-5400 – Texas Abuse Hotline
📞 911 – If it’s an emergency

Have a safe weekend, Fannin County.

05/22/2026

At Fannin County Children’s Center, we handle hard things. Shelly Brown makes sure no one has to face them alone.

As our 2025 CAC Volunteer of the Year, Shelly is the steady presence you’ll find at our front desk — but her impact runs through every part of our Children’s Advocacy Center.

She pays attention to what others miss: crayons for a worried kid, a quiet word for a nervous client, and extra hours when the team needs backup. That’s Shelly.

When a child walks in nervous and scared, Shelly’s calm welcome is often the first step toward healing. When our staff is running on empty, her humor and grit help fill the tank back up.

She’s a gardener, a organizer, a cheerleader, and a problem-solver. But titles don’t really cover it.

Shelly is the heartbeat of our building. She reminds us daily that small acts of kindness are how big change happens.

Fannin County kids are safer because people like Shelly show up — week after week — with consistency and love.

Shelly, we are better because you’re here. Thank you for choosing to serve this community with us.

Help us flood the comments for Shelly 👇💙

Inspired to serve? Our CAC, CASA, and Rainbow Room need volunteers like you.
📞 903-583-4339 | fanninccc.org/volunteer

What an incredible training last night for our Fannin County CASA volunteers! 💙 Meredith Neal, director of New Life Cott...
05/21/2026

What an incredible training last night for our Fannin County CASA volunteers! 💙

Meredith Neal, director of New Life Cottage, shared with us all the ways they serve our community — and it’s amazing. New Life Cottage offers:

-Free parenting classes
-Pregnancy tests & ultrasounds
-Material assistance for babies & families
-Community assistance referrals
-Fatherhood Program
-Services for Spanish speakers
All of these services are completely free to the community. We’re so grateful for partners like Meredith and New Life Cottage who help strengthen families right here in Fannin County.

Learn more about their resources: https://www.fanninpregnancy.org/

"Our Children Are Our Treasures" — and it takes all of us working together.

05/20/2026

Words matter. Words can heal 💚

This week for , we’re focusing on how we talk about mental health.

Why it matters:
Language has power. Choosing supportive words helps people feel seen, heard, and respected. When we focus on the person and not the diagnosis, we create safer, more supportive conversations.

Mental health touches all of us, either directly or through someone we love. Let’s commit to talking about it with the care and honesty it deserves.

How to show up with words:
Celebrate people, not labels. Notice the people and moments that nurture your well-being and others’.
Speak with compassion. Respectful communication is especially important during tough transitions like housing instability or reentry into the community.

Compassionate words signal safety when people need it most.
Lead with “how can we help?” When we understand that mental health challenges can be at the root of addiction, we replace judgment with support. That question alone can make a big difference.

Recovery is possible with the right support. And it starts with how we talk to each other.

Learn how to talk about mental health: samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk

Find support for you or someone else: samhsa.gov/find-support
In crisis? Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7

05/19/2026

🌸 THANK YOU, FANNIN COUNTY! 🌸

Our first Green Thumbs, Helping Hands’ Plant Bingo on May 9, 2026 was more than we could have hoped for — over 50 winners went home with beautiful plants, and even more importantly, our community came together to support children and families across Fannin County.

Because of your generosity, every laugh, every “BINGO!”, and every raffle ticket helped further our mission: Prevent. Advocate. Heal.

To our incredible sponsors and donors — you made this day bloom:
• Charcuterie Sponsor: Credit Union of Texas
• Plant Sponsor: Vector Systems, Inc.
• Photo Booth Sponsor: Fannin Bank | Presented by Southern Lane Photography
• Dessert Bar Sponsor: Laurine Blake | With sweet treats by: Haywire Homestead, Colleen Ewing, & Cake Lane
• Dirty Soda Bar Sponsor: Sabrina Wegley, Wegley Team - Guild Mortgage
• General Event Sponsor: Legend Bank - Haley Baker
• Raffle Item Donors: Amber Sutherland, Brenda Magness, Calvary P, Ladies of Bonham, Christine Miller, Cindy Bankston, Faith Rich

And to our Plant Donors who filled the room with life: Red Coop Feed and Seed, The Nursery - Double O Seven Farms, Casie’s Corner, Los Amigos, Brookshire’s, Tractor Supply Co, Texas Master Gardener - Fannin County, Fix & Feed, Walmart, Nottingham Auto Group, Bonham Floral and Greenhouse, and 82 Bait & Tackle!
To our volunteers, staff, and every person who bought a card — thank you for showing up for kids in Fannin County.

We’re already planning for next time. Plant Bingo returns Spring 2027 and we can’t wait to grow this event with you! 🌱💚

Drop your favorite photo from the event in the comments ⬇️ We’d love to see it!

“What exactly does a CASA do?”We get this question a lot. Here’s the answer:A CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate...
05/14/2026

“What exactly does a CASA do?”

We get this question a lot. Here’s the answer:

A CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate. They are trained volunteers from right here in Fannin County who are appointed by a judge to advocate for ONE child or sibling group in foster care.

What CASAs do:
✅ Visit their child monthly and build trust
✅ Talk to teachers, therapists, foster parents, and family
✅ Review records and gather important info
✅ Write reports for the judge
✅ Speak up in court for what that child needs to be safe and thrive

What CASAs don’t need:
❌ Legal experience
❌ A social work degree

What they do need:
✅ 34 hours of training — we provide it for free
✅ A heart for kids
✅ 10 to 15 hours per month

Your local impact:
In 2025, 16 active Fannin County CASA volunteers gave 2,423 hours to advocate for 27 local children in foster care.

Across Texas, CASA volunteers served over 29,000 children last year.

Our next volunteer info session is this fall.

👇 Comment “INFO” or send us a message. No pressure, no commitment — just learn what it’s about.

Could you be the one consistent adult in a child’s life?

📞 903-583-4339
💻 fanninccc.org

Address

112 W 5th Street
Bonham, TX
75418

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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