Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy

02/13/2026

A special thank you to Momo's International Market for thinking of the Center! Today we received a call letting us know they had collected money to support our mission. 💙
We are incredibly grateful for a community that continually shows up for the children and families we serve. Your generosity makes a difference and reminds us that we are not doing this work alone.
Thank you for standing with us and for supporting children in need.

02/12/2026

At the Center, love is at the heart of everything we do and today we took time to celebrate that with our incredible staff. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment to our mission never go unnoticed. We are so grateful for each of them and love creating moments to show our appreciation.❤️
Enjoy a few snapshots from our Valentine’s celebration!

02/10/2026

🎉🎂 Help us wish Grace a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂🎉
Grace is one of our incredible advocates here at the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy, and we are so grateful for her. She is hardworking, kind, a true team player, and a fierce advocate for the children and families she serves. 💪🧡
Grace brings so much joy and positivity into our office every day—and if you’ve ever stopped by, you know she’s also our resident squishy collector extraordinaire 🧸✨
Help us celebrate Grace today and send her all the birthday love! 🥳🎈💙

02/10/2026

Support local art. Support local kids.

This summer, get involved with Art on the Border! When you attend or support this event, you’re helping artists thrive and helping children and families in our community. Thank you, Art on the Border, for giving back and inviting the community to be part of something meaningful.

Highlight post for our charities that will benefit from Art on the Border 2026!
Good Samaritan Clinic
Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy
The Gregory Kistler Center
Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House
Plus these additional organizations:
The CALL in Crawford & Sebastian Counties
Art at Bost, Inc.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Heart to Heart Pregnancy & Family Care Center
Ronald McDonald House Arkansas & North Louisiana
CASA of Sebastian County

We are so excited to support these wonderful agencies!

02/02/2026

This photo may look like two small outfits laid out on a canvas of colorful handprints.
But this photo holds so much more.

These are court outfits for a child who first walked through our doors at just 5 years old.
At an age when children should only worry about play and imagination, she was navigating trauma no child should ever know.

Those handprints beneath her clothes represent the children we served just in January, a reminder that her story is not isolated. It is one of many.

The Center has walked beside her every step of the way. Preparing her, supporting her, and reminding her she is never alone. And we will continue to do so, not just for her, but for every child who walks through our doors.

Justice looks different for every child.
Sometimes, justice looks like a little black dress laid out on a table, ready for a brave child who refuses to let her story end in silence.

We are here.
We have been here.
And we always will be. 🖤

01/20/2026

On behalf of CACs across Arkansas, we are incredibly grateful for the support we received in 2025 from our amazing community partners and for the Arkansas Community Assistance Grant award. This support has helped us move into the new year feeling valued and recognized for the essential role CACs play. As we look ahead, continued investment is critical to sustaining our network long-term and ensuring every child and family has access to a CAC when it matters most, without exception. 💙

01/09/2026

Law enforcement in our area know about Justice and they work tirelessly for children to make it happen. We sincerely appreciate our law enforcement partners!

Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!👮‍♂️👮🏿‍♀️

When a child needs help, law enforcement is often the first to respond. Their partnership on the MDT helps protect victims and move cases forward with care and purpose. 💙

01/08/2026

We are incredibly thankful to Shannon White and her foundation, Through the Looking Glass, for this extraordinary gift of $250,000 to the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy.

This generous investment plays a crucial role in ensuring that our doors remain open and our services remain fully operational for the vulnerable children and families who depend on us during their most difficult moments.

Because of this support, children will continue to have a safe place to share their stories, families will continue to receive advocacy and guidance, and healing will continue without fear of losing critical services.

Shannon’s belief in this work is more than a donation; it is a powerful statement that our community values children, healing, and justice. We are deeply grateful to Through the Looking Glass for their commitment to the community and commitment to protecting our most vulnerable.

Also pictured is State Representative Ryan Rose, whose leadership and commitment to raising awareness about the Hamilton Center and the needs of the children we serve have been instrumental. We are thankful for his continued support and advocacy on behalf of our mission.

From all of us at the Hamilton Center, thank you for standing with our children and investing in hope.

12/19/2025

💙 Thank You, Arvest Bank! 💙

We are incredibly grateful to Arvest Bank for their generous $1,200 donation to the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy. We had the honor of accepting this support with a “giant check” presentation, and even more importantly, a giant show of community care.

Arvest Bank has long been a strong supporter of our community, and this donation is a meaningful reminder that local partnerships truly matter. Their commitment helps ensure that children and families facing abuse are met with compassion, advocacy, and hope during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Thank you, Arvest Bank, for standing with us and for continuing to invest in the well-being of our community. 💛 Together, we are making a difference.

Shown left to right:
Jennifer Caldwell, Brooke Moore, Danielle Rogers, Lori Winesburg, Laurie Burnett, and Bailey Morgan

12/19/2025

A very special thank you to The Degen Foundation! We were honored by an unexpected visit yesterday, and after a tour and meaningful conversation, the Center was awarded $5,000. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and support of our mission.

Christmas 2025 Gifts:
Last but not least, the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy received a $5000 gift to be used "as needed" for the children who utilize the center. The some of the staff of the Center were on hand for picture taking and were so pleased to receive the unexpected gift.
Pictured with Tom Webb and Rebecca Ameis are Hamilton Center staff members (left to right) Madi, Marlene, Angie and Bailey along with Brittney Walker, Program Director (red shirt). Madi, Angie and Bailey are Forensic Interviewers; Marlne if a Family Advocate.
These people do tremendous work for children in need. We appreciate them so very much.
Merry Christmas to all!!

12/16/2025

As we approach the end of the year, we want to pause and reflect on the children and families who have walked through our doors in 2025.

So far this year, the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy has served 1,065 children, a 9% increase over last year. Each number represents a child who needed safety, advocacy, and a trauma-informed response during one of the most difficult moments of their life.

While the need for our services continues to grow, our funding has not kept pace. In fact, we are facing significant funding losses ahead. In 2026 alone, the Hamilton Center is projected to lose nearly $700,000 in funding, putting critical services for children and families at risk.

Despite this reality, our commitment remains unchanged. We continue to show up for children, ensuring they receive compassionate advocacy, coordinated investigations, and access to healing services—because turning a child away is never an option.

As we close out the year, we are asking our community to stand with us in a meaningful way. Year-end gifts are critical and help us bridge gaps, plan for sustainability, and continue serving every child who needs us.

If you are able to give, share, or help spread the word, you are directly supporting children and families in our community when they need it most.

Thank you for believing in this work, for trusting us with your support, and for standing with the Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy. 💙

09/05/2025

✨ We are so grateful! ✨

The Hamilton Center for Child Advocacy was honored to receive a generous grant award from First Presbyterian Church. This gift will directly support our Advocacy Program, which provides vital services to children and families in crisis.

At a time when we are facing significant federal grant cuts, this community support means more than ever. Because of partners like First Presbyterian, we can continue standing alongside children and families on their journey to healing. 💙

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us protect the most vulnerable in our community!

(Pictured left to right: Phillip Merry,1st Pres. Mission Outreach and Benevolence Committee; Laurie Burnett, HCCA Executive Director; and Marcus Coker, HCCA Board President)