Children & Family Advocacy Center

10/30/2026

A little pumpkin carving, a little spooky fun, and lots of Halloween smiles!

Thank you to First Security Bank for spending time with our children and helping make the season extra special. From painting and carving pumpkins to playing games and sharing plenty of laughs, it was a boo-tiful afternoon!

10/30/2026

Thank you to the McKinney Charitable Trust for your generous grant supporting technology upgrades at the CFAC! Your investment helps our team spend less time troubleshooting and more time serving children and families.

From forensic interviews and counseling to community engagement, every role plays a part in helping families heal. Your support ensures staff across the organization have the reliable technology they need to work efficiently, collaborate effectively, and keep our services running smoothly.

We’re grateful for your partnership and commitment to our mission!

10/29/2026

The Benton County Sheriff's Office turned a night of costumes and candy into a boost for our pantry and we are honored to be a recipient.

When a community comes together for a good time and a good cause, everyone wins. We are so grateful for the neighbors who show up for our families.

10/29/2026

10/28/2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Breaking the Cycle

As we close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, one message matters most: abuse isn’t always visible. It can show up as isolation, intimidation, manipulation, or control over finances and decisions. The Power & Control Wheel helps us recognize these patterns and understand how abuse takes away a person’s sense of safety, freedom, and independence.

For some of the women in our residential program, this is part of their story. Every day, we work to give them the space to heal, the tools to rebuild on their own terms and the confidence to move forward with hope. Through therapy, financial literacy, and a workforce development space, we help them build the skills and stability to live independently. Breaking the cycle means more than finding safety. It means having the support to start over and knowing a brighter future is possible.

If you or someone you know needs support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org.

10/27/2026

Exciting news at the CFAC! Please join us in congratulating Melanie Halbrook on her new role to Director of Strategic Operations, where she will help guide the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact.

Since joining the CFAC as a forensic interviewer, Melanie has strengthened every role she's held. From community education and philanthropy to partnerships, data, and strategic initiatives, her leadership has helped move our mission forward in meaningful ways.

We're excited for the vision, leadership, and innovation Melanie will bring to this new role. Congratulations!

10/26/2026

What does it look like to be a partner who truly shows up? Just ask Circana!

As the recipient of our Kathy Farrell Spirit of Service Award, Circana has shown what meaningful partnership looks like time and time again. They support CFAC and our signature events, open their doors, and introduce more of their team to our mission, always finding new ways to get involved.

Whether it’s a planned volunteer project or a last-minute request, Circana is ready to step in. Their willingness to give their time, share their resources, and bring others alongside us makes a real difference in our ability to serve children and families.

We’re grateful for partners like Circana who don’t just believe in our mission. They help bring it to life. Thank you for continuing to show up for CFAC and the children and families we serve! 💙

10/23/2026

A huge thank you to our village baker, Keeley of Fresh Bakes Sourdough By Keeley, for dropping off loaves of fresh sourdough bread for our residents. The bread was served with dinner and the kiddos gave it big thumbs up.

For many of us, bread is a simple staple. For families rebuilding their lives, it’s so much more. It’s a moment of relief and a reminder that support is near. Sharing bread at the dinner table brings comfort, stability, and connection.

We are so thankful for people like Keeley who show up with generosity and heart. Thank you for caring for our residents.

10/22/2026

🎃 NEED FILLED 🎃

Hooray! The need has been filled by our generous community friends! Thank you all for sharing!

You made this a treat for the kids and families we serve.

10/22/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Heather Seymore to the Children & Family Advocacy Center Board of Directors!

Heather has never been content to simply watch from the sidelines. She has given her time, her energy, and her voice. As a longtime supporter and Event Chair of our In It to End It fundraiser, she has helped bring our community together for children and families in Benton County. When we asked why she chose the CFAC, Heather told us she’s driven by the opportunity to serve some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Heather serves as Merchandising Vice President - Salty Snacks at Walmart, and she brings that same spirit of organizing and helping others to her service with CFAC. She also shares our story and connects others to our work. Welcome to the Board, Heather. Our community is stronger with you.