Friends of the Metropolitan Children's Advocacy Center

08/12/2026

Please join us for our next Percent Night at Boca Grande! September 9 from 4-8PM

08/11/2026

Vaccines have not been shown to increase the likelihood of an autism diagnosis. Get the facts here: https://ow.ly/cqh950ZyCSY

08/10/2026

07/20/2026

Strengthening Our Response to Crimes Against Children

We're proud of Detective Angela Wines for completing ChildFirst South Carolina training, enhancing her forensic interviewing skills for child abuse investigations.

This specialized training helps investigators conduct child-centered, trauma-informed interviews that support both victims and investigations.

Great work, Detective Wines! Thank you for your commitment to serving and protecting the children of Jasper County. 👏💙

Photo Credit: Friends of the Metropolitan Children's Advocacy Center

07/13/2026

We are once again in need of snacks! If you would like to help support what we do here, snacks are a great way to do so! Feel free to send from our list or drop some off with us.

07/11/2026

Yesterday another class of ChildFirst South Carolina graduates successfully completed an intense week of training!

07/06/2026

A shout out to all of the wonderful and talented forensic interviewers at the Met CAC!!

At SCNCAC, we recognize National Forensic Interviewers Week as a time to honor the dedicated professionals who help give children a voice and a safe space to share their stories.

In the last 12 months alone, Children's Advocacy Center interviewers across the state have conducted over 8,600 interviews with victims of child abuse and neglect.

You are deeply appreciated!

Help us celebrate and uplift forensic interviewers by sharing your appreciation or learning more about their impact.

07/05/2026

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Tomorrow kicks off the first day of our community donation drive to support the Floran sisters, the three young children affected by the recent house fire.

If you’ve been looking for a way to help, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Please see provided list as a guide for the most needed donation items, including clothing, hygiene products, pull-ups, gift cards, and other everyday essentials.

📍 Donation Drop-Off: 1 Justice Square, Columbia SC

💙 Prefer to give financially? Monetary donations can be made securely through the Columbia Police Foundation at:
https://columbiapdfoundation.org 🚨 Make a Note: Floran Sisters

Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide comfort, stability, and hope as these young girls continue their recovery.

07/04/2026

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. Child drowning deaths rose from about 750 in 2019 to more than 860 in 2024, the most recent year for which complete data is available.