Butterfly Bridge, CAC Satellite Office of Elmore County

11/06/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to one of our amazing Blue Ribbon Ambassadors, Lane! 💙

Your passion, advocacy, and heart make such a difference in the lives of the children we serve. Wishing you a day filled with joy and celebration!

10/31/2025

Discover the Heart of Our Mission!

Join us for our next Morning Mission Tour at Butterfly Bridge CAC — a behind-the-scenes look at how we serve children and families impacted by abuse.

Elmore County Location
633 Coosa River Pkwy, Wetumpka
📅 Friday, November 15th
🕗 9:00 AM

During this staff-guided tour, you’ll:
✨ Meet the dedicated team behind our work
✨ Learn about our programs and the child advocacy model
✨ See firsthand how we create a safe, healing space for children.

Whether you’re a community member, supporter, or simply curious about what we do, this tour is a great way to connect and learn how you can make a difference.

☕ Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided.
Please RSVP to help us plan — contact Emily at ehutcheson@butterflybridgecac.org to reserve your spot!
Together, we can bring brighter days to children in our community. 💛

10/31/2025

Behind the Wings

This sweet picture was drawn by a child during their forensic interview — a heartwarming tribute to faculty dog, Zurg.

Facility dogs like Zurg are specially trained through the HERO HERO - Alabama's Courthouse Facility Dog Program and Canine Companions to provide comfort and reassurance to children during forensic interviews, therapy sessions, and even in court.

Zurg’s gentle presence brings a sense of calm and safety, reminding each child that they are cared for and supported on their path to healing.

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Keep Halloween Safe & Fun! 👻🎃
As your little ghosts and goblins head out for treats, remind them how to stay safe while having a spooktacular time!
🧡 Stick together
💙 Set safe boundaries
💚 Check before you accept
💜 Talk openly & listen

Together, we can help keep kids safe — not just on Halloween, but every day.

10/28/2025

🎉 Help us wish a Happy Birthday to LIZ! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating one of our amazing team members at Butterfly Bridge CAC! Your passion, dedication, and heart make a difference every day — and we’re so lucky to have you on our team.

10/27/2025

🎃 Halloween Safety Tips from Butterfly Bridge CAC 👻

Halloween is a time for fun—but safety comes first! Here are some tips to keep your little trick-or-treaters safe this year:

1️⃣ Bright & Visible Costumes
Choose light-colored or reflective costumes.
Add reflective tape or glow sticks so kids are visible to drivers.
2️⃣ Safe Trick-or-Treating
Stick to familiar neighborhoods with well-lit streets.
Go in groups or with an adult for younger children.
Only approach homes that have lights on.
3️⃣ Check Treats Before Eating
Inspect candy for tampering or allergens.
Avoid homemade treats from strangers.
4️⃣ Mind the Streets
Cross streets at crosswalks and always look both ways.
Walk on sidewalks whenever possible.
5️⃣ Stay Connected
Have a charged phone handy.
Set a curfew for older kids going out in the neighborhood.

✨ Tip: Halloween is about joy, costumes, and candy—keeping safety in mind helps everyone have a fun, worry-free night!


Alabama Power Foundation The Caring Foundation

10/24/2025

Continuing Education for Brighter Futures

This week, Hannah and Kiarra attended Forensic Interviewer Training at the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) — a global leader in the field for decades.

Forensic interviewing is a vital and specialized role at the heart of the Children’s Advocacy Center model. These interviews ensure that children have a safe, supportive environment to share their experiences—helping multidisciplinary teams seek truth while minimizing trauma.

We’re proud of Hannah and Kiarra’s dedication to growing their expertise and continuing to strengthen the mission of Butterfly Bridge CAC to provide hope, healing, and justice for child victims.
National Children's Advocacy Center

10/24/2025

Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and believed. 💙
Together, we can protect children and build safer communities.

Supported by the Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention and the Children’s Trust Fund of Alabama.

10/23/2025

Understanding the Cognitive Behavior Triangle

At Butterfly Bridge, we often talk about how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected — this is known as the Cognitive Behavior Triangle.

💭 Thoughts → what we tell ourselves
💖 Feelings → the emotions that come from those thoughts
✨ Behaviors → the actions that follow

When children learn to recognize how these three areas influence one another, they begin to understand why they feel and act the way they do — and how to make positive changes.

That’s the power behind Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), which helps kids find healing, hope, and brighter days ahead.

👻 Want to learn more? Our latest Behind the Wings podcast episode busts the myth that therapy is scary! Join Ashley and Anna as they talk about the real benefits of TFCBT and how it supports children on their healing journey.

🎧 Listen now:
YouTube ▶️ https://youtu.be/TQ0P3gtyrOQ
Spotify 🎙️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nzUyPEK06CFxQHT0sKt4y?si=PUl6pWtqTdmc4WXpsKBg8g


Alabama Power Foundation The Caring Foundation

10/20/2025

Educate | Alabama Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers Annual Training

Last week, several members of our Butterfly Bridge CAC team attended the Alabama Network of Child Advocacy Centers (ANCAC) Annual Training!

Our staff participated in valuable sessions focused on Mental Health, Forensic Interviews, MDT collaboration, and Family Advocacy — all designed to strengthen our response and care for child victims and their families.
We’re especially proud of our Lead Family Advocate, Ashton, who had the honor of serving on a panel to share her expertise and experiences with others across the state. 💙

Continued learning helps us provide the highest quality services for the children and families we serve.
Alabama Network of Children's Advocacy Centers, Inc. (ANCAC)

10/17/2025