A Message from the Executive Director

Winter 2012
A Message from the Executive Director
I want to tell you a story about Emily. Emily is a charming, bright, precocious 5-year-old. She loves horses, Sesame
Street, and reading with her mom. She is also a victim of sexual abuse.
For the first time in a long while, Emily is happy again. She came to the Children’s Advocacy Center and met with
Kristin, who talked to her about what happened at home. She got to see Dr. Sugarman and Nurse Melissa for a
head-to-toe check-up in the medical clinic. In counseling, Emily learned that it was okay to have feelings about
what had happened, and that there were other children just like her. Emily says she doesn’t feel all “yucky” inside
anymore.
Emily’s mother has found support to process the feelings of grief and self-blame that she’d been holding onto
since she found out what was happening behind closed doors. With the help of the family advocate and the parent
support group, she has been able to connect with other parents who have also experienced the isolation, fear and
sadness that can sometimes be overwhelming.
Emily and her mother are no longer alone. With assistance from the caring, professional staff at the Children’s
Advocacy Center, they’ve found renewed hope and a brighter future.
Emily and her mother are courageous. So too are the social workers, police officers, and prosecutors who commit
to ensuring children are safe and receive the best treatment possible. I see courage and commitment from our staff
members who hear the most heart-wrenching disclosures of abuse every day. In spite of that, they remain dedicated
to providing the support children need to begin healing from the tragic abuse they have endured.
It is with courage that we move forward into 2013. In the next few months, the Center will be relocating to a
beautiful new facility on North Ashland Avenue. This new space will accommodate the growing demand for services
and allow much needed room for growth. Our Children’s Advocacy Center will serve as a national model for the
provision of services to child victims of sexual abuse.
We can’t do this without your help. It takes courageous adults to support this program financially and make an
investment in the future of the Children’s Advocacy Center.
Will you join us? A donation of any size ensures that we’re able to open our doors to thousands of children just like
Emily. With your support we can and will do more.
Peace be with you this holiday season,
Andrew Oliver
Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass
2012-2013
Board of
Directors
Bruce Simpson,
President
David Bush,
Vice President
Amelie Larson,
Secretary
Guy Bradley,
Treasurer
Molly Angelucci
Susan Blake
Renae Ellis
Bill George
Morgan Hall
Columbia Gas Provides Capital Gift
The Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass recently received a $15,000 capital gift from Columbia
Gas of Kentucky to support the Center’s move to an 8,000 square foot facility on North Ashland Avenue in
Lexington.
Columbia Gas of Kentucky President Herb Miller presented the check on August 24 at the Center’s signature
fundraiser, An Evening for the Children’s Advocacy Center. This joint
contribution from the NiSource Charitable Foundation and Columbia
Gas of Kentucky was the first corporate gift to the Center’s capital
campaign.
Miller awarded this gift as a challenge grant to spur additional
support for the organization’s efforts to raise $750,000 in capital
funds.
“The Center’s move to a larger facility will provide a number of
opportunities to grow their programs and advance their very
important cause,” said Miller. “While it is
sad that communities need organizations like the Children’s
Advocacy Center, helping an organization of this kind provide real,
hands-on help to children is something
we must do.”
Burning Stick Foundation Awards
Funding
In July, the Burning Stick Foundation awarded the
Children’s Advocacy Center a $5,000 grant to provide
counseling for child victims and support groups for
caregivers who are also healing in the aftermath of
abuse. A smaller portion of the funding will be used
to furnish an additional waiting room in the new
building.
Trish Roberts Hatler
Callie Keller
Ray Larson
Matthew Malone
Cyndy Harbett Miller
Lee Milward
Jenna Mitchell
Betsy Nowland-Curry
Marion Queen
Paige Rea
Lou Anna Red Corn
James Root
Lt. Mario Russo
Barbara Saunier
Dr. Deborah Stanley
Derrick Whitaker
Gayle Yocum
Fayette Commonwealth’s Attorney Ray
Larson, Columbia Gas of Kentucky
President Herb Miller, Executive
Director Andrew Oliver
Board Members Guy Bradley, Paige Rea and
Bruce Simpson accept a check on behalf of the
Children’s Advocacy Center.
This is the second straight year that the Burning Stick
Foundation has supported the Children’s Advocacy
Center. The Foundation, which places an emphasis on
giving to charities in Central Kentucky, hosted their
annual cigar event Stoke on April 13.
Wildcat Water Supports the CAC
Friends of the Children’s Advocacy Center now have a new way to show
their support for the organization. Wildcat Water and the Children’s Advocacy
Center recently announced an innovative sponsorship agreement which will
provide long-term funding support to the agency.
Wildcat Water is an award-winning bottled water which strengthens Kentucky
communities by creating jobs, funding education, supporting charities and providing small business
grants to entrepreneurs. Starting this month, a significant portion of every bottle purchased will go
directly to the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass.
“Wildcat Water is extremely honored and excited to work with such a great organization,” said Brandon
Green, Founder and CEO of Wildcat Water. “The work being done at Children’s Advocacy Center
is making a profound impact in the lives of children in Kentucky. We are very proud to partner with
them.”
You can currently purchase Wildcat Water at Liquor Barn, Fan Outfitters, and Speedways across
Kentucky.
Thank You to Our Generous Donors!
Cabinet for Health and
Family Services $142,266
Victims of Crime
Act
$133,633
Spray Foundation$70,000
William R. Kenan, Jr.
Charitable Trust
$50,000
United Way
$23,587
Randleigh Foundation
Trust
$20,000
Children’s Charity
Fund
$15,000
Crime Victim’s Trust
Fund
$11,250
National Children’s
Alliance $10,000
Quantrell/Jones
Family Foundation
$1,000-$7,000
$10,000
Kenny and Molly Angelucci
Phil and Mary Beth Bishop
David and Susan Blake
Borrowed Angels Charity Riders
Larry and Grace Anne Botts
Bill and Patti Bridges
Burning Stick Foundation
Columbia Gas of Kentucky
Commonwealth Technology
Ted and Lorie Corman
Ben and Janet Cowan
Allen and Lamar Grimes
Ogden and Beth Hilliard
Hugh and Laura James
Melinda Karns
Fred and Callie Keller
Gary and Shannon Kemper
David and Amelie Larson
Ray and Betty Larson
Tom and Frances Lester
Lexington Medical Society Foundation
John and Connie Linton
Kathleen Martin
Wayne and Kathy Martin
McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC
Frank and Jacques Mellon
Matthew and Jenna Mitchell
National Christian Foundation KY
Jacqueline Nicholson
Rick and Marion Queen
Craig Ramsey
James and Amy Ramsey
Maja Ramsey
Randle-Davies Construction Co.
William and Barbara Reeves
Scentsy, Inc.
Thomas and Judy Shrout
Bruce and Cindi Simpson
Bruce and Linda Smith
Jeremy M. Smith
Gayle Yocum
$501-$999
Bank of America
Lindsay Bishop
Travis and Lindsey Burns
David Bush
Commonwealth Technology
Bruce and Diane Cowden
Crutcher Family Foundation, Inc.
Rob and Elizabeth Edwards
Matthew and Renae Ellis
Jeff and Emily England
Andrew and Morgan Hall
Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund
Hurt, Crosbie & May, PLLC
JNB Fitness, LLC
C. Thomas and Jean Koenig
Ray and Betty Larson
James and Ric McGee
Milward Funeral Directors, Inc.
Jennifer Mossotti
Patrick and Amanda Phillips
Rainmaker Advertising, Inc.
Bill and Paige Rea
Adolph and Cathy Rupp, III
Ted Schaffauser
Barry and Laurel Snelling
Jackie Sugarman, MD
Walmart
Jason and Tonya Widmer
Women of the Moose Lexington
Up to $500
Frances C. Amato
Sharon Arnold
Debbie Banas
Richard and Lisa Barton
Joseph Beavin
Deborah Birdwhistell
Gary Bizzack
Bluegrass Community Foundation
Bluegrass Hospitality Group
Robert and Marilyn Botkin
Joseph Bouvier
Guy and Harriet Bradley
Sharon Bryson
Derriel and Annette Castle
Joseph and Patricia Cencia
Jason and Guiselle Chandler
CMI Properties
Steve and Laura Coleman
Robin Fishback Combs
Mary B. Cowles, MD
John and Phyllis Cronin
Ralph and Diane Currie
Jeff and Martha DeReamer
Sharyn Dingus
Jeff and Karen Doss
Josh Dunn
Phillip Egidio
L.C. and Betty Fraley
Anna Igo Fuller
Janis Furst
Ashley Gatewood
Karen Gentry
Bill and Allison George
Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society
Julia Hall
John W. Hampton
Troy and Nancy Harrington
The Haymaker Foundation
Dana Hees
Stephen and Jennifer Heller
Eric C. Hobson
Jack and Karen Hollins
Dorothy Honaker
Franklin Hoopes
Pauline L. Hunter
Andrew and Elizabeth Jacobs
D. LaVonne Jaeger
Jones Walters Turner & Shelton PLLC
Otto and Kay Kaak
Neill and Sharon Kahle
Fred and Gohary Kamdar
Cindy Kelly
William Kenney
Kentucky Council on Child Abuse, Inc.
Ken and Paige Kikuchi
Paula Kristofik
Paul and Melissa Krueger
Stacey Lane
Janice Langston
John and Connie Loventhal
Luce Design
Matthew and Emily Malone
Nicholas Maxey
Murray McCandless
James and Ric McGee
Members Heritage Federal Credit Union
Herb and Cyndy Miller
Rob and Lee Milward
William and Mary Morgan
Fred and Rox Mudge
Andrew and Andrea Oliver
Alan and Eleanor Perreiah
Martha Peterson
Phil Bishop Landscaping, Inc.
Shalon Pillow
Andrew and Marjorie Polites
Lou Anna Red Corn
Susan Renaker
Travis Reynolds
Janet Royer
Mario and Vickie Russo
Gregory Scott
Jennifer Scott
James Shannon
Billy Shelton
Shield Environmental Associates, Inc.
Kevin Shuer
Grayce Franks Stewart
Robert and Ruth Straus
Mark and Kim Sweazy
Emily Taylor
John and Sherrill Thomas
Traditional Bank
Sam and Marilee Varner
Don and Barbara Wathen
Barbara Jo Webb
Matthew and Kirstin Wiley
Alex Williams
Norman Williams
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The Children’s Advocacy Center is on the
Move!
Exciting things are happening at the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass!
After nearly two years of planning, we have reached an agreement to purchase a new
building at 158-162 North Ashland Avenue.
Our future home is located in the same quiet, safe and easily accessible neighborhood
we’ve loved for 19 years. With more than 8,000 sq. feet, this building provides the
physical space to better serve children and families as we grow and expand services.
Our future home on North Ashland Avenue provides:
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8,043 sq. feet, more than twice the size of our current home. Three (3) separate family waiting areas, compared to only one today.
Dedicated space for individual, group and family counseling, compared to one shared space today.
Private client intake rooms which will be a safe place for parents to ask questions and express concerns.
Multiple soundproof Forensic Interview rooms and adjoining observation rooms that will allow
simultaneous interviews.
A larger on-site, child friendly medical clinic to provide free comprehensive medical care.
Large file room and plenty of storage space.
Six (6) client restrooms. Currently we have just one.
A state-of-the-art Learning Center for training professionals and welcoming community members.
Private playground and serenity garden behind the building. Our current home has no playground.
Administrative workspace totally separate from client activity space.
Ample parking with more than twice as many spaces as our home on Walton Avenue.
You can help write the next chapter in Our Moving Story. Our new home provides many opportunities to
honor an individual, continue a family’s legacy of philanthropy, or promote a corporate partnership.
For more information about making the greatest impact on our Capital Campaign, please contact
Andrew Oliver, Executive Director at (859) 514-1566.
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An Evening for the Children’s Advocacy Center
On August 24, the Center hosted its 15th annual gala, An Evening for the Children’s Advocacy Center at the Signature
Club of Lansdowne. More than 250 guests enjoyed an elegant lu’au with entertainment, island cocktails, dinner by
Dupree, and incredible live and silent auction items. The evening was a great success and the special appeal raised
more than $31,000 for the Center’s Capital Campaign! The Children’s Advocacy Center would like to extend a special
thanks to our hosts, Dave Baker and DeAnn Stephens, Event Chair, Barbara Saunier, and Honorary Chairpersons,
Coach Matthew and Jenna Mitchell.
All photos by Jaron Johns.
Silver Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
The Nerney Family
Foundation
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C&R Asphalt
Central Bank
Codell Construction
Comfort & Process Solutions
Lexington Furniture/Hugh and Laura James
Republic Bank
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky
Turf Town Properties/Rick Queen
UK HealthCare
WKYT-TV 27
Shannon & Matthew Laurance
Bronwyn Leilani Duteil
Murray McCandless
Jenna Mitchell, Bobbi & Troy Turner,
Coach Matthew Mitchell
Lisa & Richard Barton, Rick & Marion Queen, Phil
Bishop, Mark Saunier, and Mary Beth Bishop
Staff Spotlight
Melissa Krueger, RN
Nurse/Clinic Coordinator
How long have you worked at the CAC?
I started here in Jan 2004 and will celebrate my nine year anniversary next month.
What are you most looking forward to about the new building?
I can’t tell you how much it means for us to have more space! Our new building will have its own medical clinic
waiting area and a private parent consultation room. I won’t miss having to scramble to find private space to meet with parents and kids.
What’s the best part of your job?
I just enjoy being around children. They make me laugh every day and I love interacting with them
and building a relationship in a short time. I feel like I’m making a difference in a child’s life when
they feel empowered through the process and have a great experience here.
Center Staff
What My Eyes Have Seen
Andrew Oliver, CSW
Executive Director
By: Victoria Daniela Parker
Allison Benjamin
Finance Director
One Student’s Experience at the CAC
As an undergraduate psychology student at the University of Kentucky, I
knew I wanted to become more involved with organizations that focused on
helping to relieve traumatic events and support peaceful healing for abused
children. I quickly found the Children’s Advocacy Center to be the perfect
fit. At the Center, I shadowed and assisted staff members and was truly
blown away at all that the team members do to ensure safety for the children.
The center has been such a vital learning experience for me and has planted a seed that has helped
me to grow and understand. From this initial spurt of growth, I have branched new strengths such as
leadership, dependability, and adaptability. Through my constant work and persistence, these strong
branches continue to spread and grow. Still, I sprung another unexpected strength. I found passion
after witnessing all of the traumatic events that these innocent victims experience.
After continuing to grow during the course of my internship at the Children’s Advocacy Center, I
will now attend graduate school to study Social Development at the University of Cape Town. I see
myself as I am; a thriving, living being with enough strengths and abilities to help others. I am very
thankful for the Children’s Advocacy Center and all I have gained from them. For Lexington to have
such an amazing organization in their community is truly a blessing.
One Out of Four Girls. One Out of Six Boys.
One out of four girls and one out of
every six boys will be sexually abused
before they reach their 18th birthday. For
these children, having to tell someone
about the abuse is often terrifying.
Since 1994, the Children’s Advocacy
Center of the Bluegrass has worked
to reduce the trauma experienced
by victims of child sexual abuse by
coordinating services with other agencies
under one child-friendly roof. This year
alone, the Center will provide forensic
interviews to more than 600 children and
crisis support to 800 caregivers in 17
counties throughout Central Kentucky.
Our expert medical staff will provide at
least 150 comprehensive medical exams.
More than 90 children will enroll in
individual therapy where they’ll develop a
healthy self-image, learn to trust again, and
identify ways to protect themselves from
further victimization.
There is no more direct way to help the
Children’s Advocacy Center than by making
a financial contribution. Your support
makes it possible for us to provide
hope and healing to the very
children who need it most.
Center Client Statistics
• Females67%
• Males
33%
• 0-6 years
32%
• 7-12 years
45%
• 13-18 years
21%
Mel Cowan, BASW
Family Advocate
La’Tonya Hocker, CSW
Forensic Interviewer
Rachel Jacobs, LCSW
Child & Family
Therapist
Kristin Jenkins, CSW
Forensic Interviewer
Megan Kohler, BA
Program Coordinator
Melissa Krueger, RN
Nurse/Medical Clinic
Coordinator
Jacqueline Sugarman, MD
Pediatrician
NonProfit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit #1451
Lexington, KY
Return Service
Requested
License Plate Proceeds Help to Support Center
The Kentucky Office of the Attorney
General contributes to the protection
of children in the Commonwealth by
providing financial support for child
sexual abuse prevention programs
and to help offset the portion of child
sexual abuse medical exam expenses
not covered by private insurance or
Medicaid.
The Children’s Advocacy Center
is a fully accredited member of
the National Children’s Alliance.
The Kentucky Child Victims’ Trust
Fund and the Child Sexual Abuse and
Exploitation Prevention Board supports
the Children’s Advocacy Center of the
Bluegrass and other advocacy centers
across the state.
Please show your support for the centers
by purchasing an “I Care About Kids”
license plate.
Proceeds from the “I Care About Kids” license plate
go to the Child Victims Trust Fund for helping
Kentucky’s most vulnerable children. To purchase
this plate, contact your local county clerk. For more
information visit http://ag.ky.gov/victims/plate.htm.
Mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center
To reduce the trauma experienced by child victims of sexual abuse by providing services
in a nurturing, friendly and safe environment.