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The Western Slope Center for Children (aka "Center for Children") provides collaborative servi...

The Western Slope Center for Children (aka "Center for Children") provides collaborative services to child abuse victims and their families. Each year, the Center for Children serves 300+ children in cases involving child abuse allegations, ranging from sexual abuse to physical abuse & neglect, drug endangerment, witness to domestic violence & homicide, and much more. The Center for Children has a

team of professionals across five core areas of service dedicated to providing child victims and their families help, hope, and healing. Working alongside strong community partnerships, the Center for Children seeks to ensure that children whose voices are silenced by their abuser will once again have them restored.

04/15/2026

So grateful for Bookcliff Family Dental making us their quarterly nonprofit!

04/14/2026

Hear why Ashley and Rachael choose to for child abuse awareness month. 💙🐕‍🦺

“I ‘go blue’ to help give children some extra strength and confidence while speaking to law enforcement or in court. Seeing the difference Rachael can make with a child (or adult) has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. A child's face literally lights up when Rachael walks around the corner. They take a deep breath, and suddenly there is a sense of calm in the room. Rachael loves to run to the children she has met before, and they develop a relationship that can carry from that first interview all the way through testimony. We are a small part of the big picture, but hopefully a comforting part”

04/10/2026

Hear why Collbren, one of the Center’s forensic interviewers, has decided to for child abuse awareness month. 💙⬇️

“I choose to ‘go blue’ for all of the children who have endured the relentless reality of child abuse. For those who have lost their lives, for those who wake up everyday scared and unsure, for those who are actively working up the courage to say something, and for those who are still learning to heal in the face of trauma. I ‘go blue’ so others know that one child being abused is too many, and that through education, resources, and prevention efforts, more children can live without the presence of fear and uncertainty.”

04/09/2026

In honor of child abuse awareness month, hear why Detective Kaelyn Dennis has decided to for kids. ⬇️💙

“I 'go blue' to help give children a voice in their pursuit of justice. It is often times the most innocent and vulnerable of humans who endure some of the most tragic events. I take pride in fighting the real-life monsters they often can't on their own. It is an honor to collaborate with so many amazing professionals on behalf of every child victim to make their story heard and render justice.”

04/08/2026

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month 💙

This month, we take time to honor, support, and stand with those who have been victims of abuse. You are seen, you are heard, and you are not alone.

Join us in wearing blue and using to raise awareness and show your support. Together, we can make a difference. 💙

04/06/2026

Say hello to the newest face at the Center! 👋🏻

Emi Black (they/them) has joined our team as a psychology intern! They are graduating in May of 2027 with their bachelor of art’s in psychology with a minor in forensic investigations and will be working towards a doctorate in forensic psychology. They were inspired by their nana to pursue an education in psychology, who was a licensed therapist working with children and families who experienced abuse. Now, Emi hopes to continue their nana’s work and help children heal. In their free time, they enjoy reading and spending time with their kitten, Catrine!

Welcome, Emi!

04/01/2026

So many wonderful years of dedication and service to the community! Congrats on such a huge milestone, Lt. Peck!

03/25/2026

Before we were advocates, interviewers, admin, therapists, and people serving children… we were just kids ourselves!

Kids with dreams, stories, and people in our lives who helped us to feel seen.

Now we get to be those very people for children who need it the most.

Take a moment and see how many familiar faces you recognize! ⬇️📸

03/23/2026

If there’s one thing we love at the Center it’s a puppy! We are lucky enough to have two “puppies” on staff! Today we celebrate pups like Mowgli and Rachael, always there to provide love and comfort when needed.🩷🐾

Happy National Puppy Day! 🐶

Drop a pic of your pup in the comments below!

03/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Certified Nursing Day and extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible nurses who care for children and individuals in our community every single day.
Your compassion, dedication, and strength make a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve. Whether you are offering comfort, providing critical care, or simply being a steady presence during difficult moments, your work does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for the vital role you play in supporting the health, safety, and healing of our community. We are truly grateful for all that you do.

03/13/2026

⭐️Feature Friday⭐️

On this feature Friday, we recognize Tami Hunt, operations administrator at the Center. Tami’s role includes lots of tasks that help keep the center running smoothly, including financial duties and daily operations! Tami is the longest employed staff member at the Center, first starting her career in October 1999.

One of Tami’s favorite things about her work is bookkeeping, as well as making sure that the Center is in tip top shape for grant reporting, as well as helping manage donations.

When not working, Tami, and her husband, Dale, enjoy camping, jeeping, traveling, attending concerts, and going on cruises!🚢🎶🏕️

When asked what she would want to share about the work that happens at the center this is what she had to share: “ Although I have seen many changes throughout the years, the one thing that remains constant, is the devotion and caring work from not only our team but the whole Multidisciplinary Team. I am blessed to be a part of the work we do.”

Thank you, Tami, for all that you do! ✨💙

03/02/2026

Did you know March is national social work month?

Social work is about more than services — it’s about people. It’s about standing in hard spaces, listening without judgment, and pushing back on systems that were never built with everyone in mind.

The Center has two social workers on staff, Diana Torres and Collbren Lang, and a social work intern, Abigail Portice.

Hear from Diana, Collbren, and Abigail about what social work means to them in the captions below.⬇️

Happy social work month to all of the amazing social workers who make a difference! 💙

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2350 G Road
Grand Junction, CO
81505

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19702453788

Website

https://www.centerforchildrencac.org/

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The Center for Children

The Center for Children (the Center) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization whose purpose is to facilitate and coordinate the work of existing governmental agencies and independent service providers to meet the needs of children who have been sexually abused, severely physically abused, or who are witnesses to violence.

The Center provides a safe, child-friendly environment to facilitate the interviewing of children who are victims of abuse and neglect as well as provides direct, supportive services to victims and families or appropriate referrals to community agencies. In Mesa County, more than 300 children a year are harmed by sexual or physical abuse. These children need the careful attention of professionals trained to address their special needs. With your support, the Center allows service providers and professionals to come to the child instead of the child and family having to go from agency to agency.