Carroll County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

Carroll County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse The Carroll County Carl Perkins Center serves Carroll, Henry and Benton Counties in preventing and dealing with child abuse.

The center provides 24 Hour Hot Line Services, Child Advocacy Center Services, Community Education, Forensic Interview Services, Forever Parents, Kids on the Block, Nurturing Parenting, Stewards of Children, and much more. We do this through child education, parenting classes, community outreach and awareness, Relative Care Provider programs, Superfriend programs and a food/hygiene product pantry.

Let's Talk about it Tuesday!Did you know that our food and hygiene pantry is just a small portion of what we actually do...
06/23/2026

Let's Talk about it Tuesday!

Did you know that our food and hygiene pantry is just a small portion of what we actually do here at the Center? Our main mission is to help families in West Tennessee with the prevention of child abuse.

Our main focus is to not subject children to telling their story multiple times to multiple people, which is intimidating and often confusing. When a child comes to the Center, they tell their story once, to one qualified person while a select few watch from a seperate room. Calm. Quiet. Relaxed.

Also we find that one of the biggest challenges families face is not always a lack of resources but knowing where to start.

Our organization connects our families to the right local support quickly and clearly. We collaborate with children's services, mental health therapists, medical professionals, and law enforcement so families are not sent in circles. Our victim advocate is with them from the very beginning, through court proceedings, and beyond.

We offer support in every way possible to the victims of child abuse and educate the community in how to bring awareness to a life-changing experience.

That's who we are, and West Tennessee is blessed to have offices full of individuals who want to help in 20 counties! Call your local Center today and ask how you can help! It takes a village!

Let's start the week off with some Monday Myths! Myth: It is easy to identify a victim of child abuse or neglect. Fact: ...
06/22/2026

Let's start the week off with some Monday Myths!

Myth: It is easy to identify a victim of child abuse or neglect.

Fact: It’s not that simple.

Although there may be telltale signs of some types of child abuse, not all victims exhibit obvious signs. Even the best parents or most astute adults may not recognize the signs of child abuse, which is not an indictment on those who failed to recognize that abuse was happening.

Tennessee Abuse Hotline
1-877-237-0004

It's Fri-YAY! Even though the Center is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, social media never sleeps and neither ...
06/19/2026

It's Fri-YAY! Even though the Center is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, social media never sleeps and neither does the needs of our kids!

That's why we are having a Back to School Backpack Bash! We need all of the fine folks to help us provide school supplies for our families here at the Center! Comment LIST below and we will forward you more information. We currently need 10 MORE backpacks! All supplies need to be in the office before July 24th so we can get them out in time before school starts! If you want to Walmart.com or Amazon.com your order, or any food or hygiene products for the pantry, it can be sent to 50 Stone Ridge Cove, Huntingdon, TN 38344!

We appreciate the support we receive from our community! Help us spread the word by commenting, liking, and sharing our posts to friends and family! Tag anyone who you feel like may want to get involved! Then stay tuned for the details of the fun things we will do in July!

Thankful Thursday!Do you know about our Buttons for Bravery?When a child does a forensic interview here at the Center, t...
06/18/2026

Thankful Thursday!

Do you know about our Buttons for Bravery?

When a child does a forensic interview here at the Center, they get to choose a button. This button represents their story, their bravery, their courage in the face of what has happened to them. After the interview, they get to add their button to the countless stories already in this jar and choose a new stuffed friend to go home with. These stuffed animals are important to them and we are grateful for organizations like the NW Council. Dana Cobb dropped off recent attendees' stuffed donations yesterday, and they will be integrated into this menagerie of love as needed. There are too many buttons, but we know those buttons represent children who had somewhere safe to go, someone to hold their hand, and something so many others outside West Tennessee do not have. We appreciate the kindness and support of our community who know what a treasure we have in the existence of a place like this. Thank you. We are blessed.

What's Up, Wednesday?! We have arrived to mid-week and boy we have been busy in this little office! We have so many comm...
06/17/2026

What's Up, Wednesday?! We have arrived to mid-week and boy we have been busy in this little office! We have so many community events we are working on right now! Stay tuned for all of the details!

July- Summer Drink Series with Huntingdon Nutrition, McKenzie Nutrition and 641 Nutrition in Camden, plus the Back to School Backpack Bash!

August- Horns, Hooves, & Hope with the Elks Lodge #2152

September- Our annual Boston butt sale with Modern Woodmen of America and the Big Top 5K Glow Run (sponsors still loading!)

October- Trunk or Treat, Coat drive with TVA for the winter ahead, and a poker run with The Mic Stand!

That's just a quick run down of things coming and we are grateful for the hard work everyone is putting in to make it happen! Please be sure to like, comment, and share these event posts as they come out! We need our community support! Which event are you most excited about???

It's a Teaching Tuesday!Teaching children about touch involves establishing clear rules about body ownership and persona...
06/17/2026

It's a Teaching Tuesday!

Teaching children about touch involves establishing clear rules about body ownership and personal boundaries. Frame touch as "Safe/Okay" and "Unsafe/Not Okay" rather than strictly good or bad. This helps them understand without feeling guilt or confusion, and empowers them to trust their feelings.

1. Establish the "Swimsuit Rule"!
Teach children that the parts of their body covered by a bathing suit (chest, buttocks, and between the legs) are private. Explain that your body belongs to you and you are the boss of it. No one is allowed to look at, touch, or ask them to touch these private areas.

The Only Exception: Medical professionals (like a doctor) or a parent can touch these areas to keep the child clean or healthy, but a parent should always be present.

2. Define Safe Touches!
Safe touches make a child feel happy, loved, and comfortable. Examples include hugs from family, high-fives, and pats on the back. Note: Even safe touches aren't mandatory. Let children know they can say no to hugs or tickling if they don't feel like it, which teaches them to respect their own boundaries and those of others.

3. Define Unsafe Touches!
An unsafe touch is any touch that makes the child feel scared, confused, or physically hurt. It includes hitting, pinching, or pushing. It includes any unwanted touch on their private parts. It also includes situations where someone asks them to keep a "secret" about how they were touched.

4. Give Them an Action Plan! Empower your child with clear, actionable steps if an unsafe touch occurs. Say NO: Tell them they have permission to say, "No!" or "Don't touch me!" in a loud voice. Run Away: Teach them to get away from the person quickly. Tell an Adult: Identify a circle of "Trusted Adults" (such as parents, grandparents, teachers, or caregivers) they must go to right away. Assure them that they will not get in trouble for speaking up.

Talking about these rules with your child gives them the confidence they need to stand strong in the protection of their boundaries and their body!

We had June's Advisory Board meeting yesterday, and it has been an exciting month! Our board has officially grown times ...
06/11/2026

We had June's Advisory Board meeting yesterday, and it has been an exciting month! Our board has officially grown times three! 🎉 We started with a small but mighty group, and today, we are so incredibly thankful to welcome new leaders who share our passion for the Carl Perkins Center. More hands mean more impact for Benton and Carroll County! Growing our board by 3X means growing our community, our ideas, and our impact! 🌱 We are deeply thankful for our board members, experienced and new, who have stepped up to help guide our child advocacy center into this next chapter. Thank you for dedicating your time, talent, and energy to our mission. Let’s make a difference together! ✨


A special thank you to everyone in our community who supports our journey. 💙🤝 We are truly blessed!

💙 It's another Meet the Staff Monday! 💙Introducing Chase Sanders, MS, LPC-MHSP, and Clinical Director of the Therapy Pro...
06/08/2026

💙 It's another Meet the Staff Monday! 💙

Introducing Chase Sanders, MS, LPC-MHSP, and Clinical Director of the Therapy Program. Chase has been part of the Center for 10 years! In his role, Chase oversees the Center's therapeutic and counseling services, and also serves as a featured speaker to educate the community on child abuse prevention and awareness. Chase is trained in many different therapeutic modalities. Chase is an important part of what we do at the Center every single day and we are so very thankful to have him!

It's Fri-yay! Let's talk about what we are working on!Tennessee summer is hot! But don't worry! We've got you covered! W...
06/05/2026

It's Fri-yay! Let's talk about what we are working on!

Tennessee summer is hot! But don't worry! We've got you covered! We are going to have a BLUE SUEDE COOLER drink fundraiser starting July 1st! We are partnering with some local entrepreneurs to make you cooler! Please make sure to support them, and us, by asking for it by name! More information coming soon!

Also, we are looking to do a Mom's Night Out Paint Party in July but I need to know there is interest! Who wants to go? Let us know!

Lastly, we are working on a Back to School Backpack Bash! We need folks to help us provide school supplies for some of our families here at the Center! Comment LIST below and we will forward you more information. All supplies would need to be in the office before July 31st! If you want to Walmart.com or Amazon.com your order, or any food or hygiene products for the pantry, it can be sent to 50 Stone Ridge Cove, Huntingdon, TN 38344!

We appreciate the support we receive from our community! Help us spread the word by commenting, liking, and sharing our posts to friends and family! Tag anyone who you feel like may want to get involved! Then stay tuned for all the details of the fun things we will do in July!

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50 Stone Ridge Cv
Huntingdon, TN
38344

Telephone

+17319865920

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