We would like to thank everyone who gave their support this Saturday.

We will be posting some pictures from the event, please check back shortly.

 

What is WhistleStop Cherokee

WhistleStop Cherokee is a unique, family oriented event to raise money for the Cherokee Child Advocacy Council.  The Council provides services for the abused and neglected children of Cherokee County.

Make a $40 or more donation to the Cherokee Child Advocacy Council and receive this custom cut train set as a token of our appreciation. While supplies last. Click here to make a donation. These trains were designed and produced by Universal Alloy Corporation specifically for the Cherokee Child Advcacy Council.  

WhistleStop Cherokee is a fundraiser for the Cherokee Child Advocacy Council. In order to raise dollars for Cherokee children in need, all tickets for adults and children are priced at $20 each with the exception of the Gala tickets which are $100. There are no ticket price reductions available for children or seniors. The Cherokee Child Advocacy Council thanks you for your support.

Click here to view a collection of Frequently Asked Questions.

Advocacy Council Mission

The Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect; and protecting and serving children and families.

Since 1989, the Council has worked to break the cycle of child abuse through prevention and intervention services.  Several programs have provided these services including the Anna Crawford Children’s Center, Parents HELP and the Children’s Stabilization and Assessment Center.

 

Programs

Anna Crawford Children’s Center

• Forensic Interviewing - Professionally trained and skilled therapists interview alleged child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse.
• Therapeutic Services – Provided for both children and non-offending family members in cases of substantiated abuse.
• Supervised Visitations – Assist the DFSC and the justice dept by overseeing supervised visits in the reunification process between children and their families.
  
  
• Darkness to Light – Is a child sexual abuse prevention program for adults, which educates parents on all accepts of sexual abuse prevention.
  
  
• Parents HELP – A comprehensive intervention program offering parenting information, education and resources to families in an effort to combat child abuse and family violence.  This program also provides home visits and support for families.

Children’s Stabilization & Assessment Center

This was the first emergency children’s shelter in Cherokee County.  This program provided a temporary shelter where OUR abused and neglected children could stay in a warm and safe environment, with their siblings, while the DFCS caseworker searched for a suitable long-term living arrangement for the children.

Unfortunately, this program has fallen victim to a change in the state government’s direction and priorities in caring for these kids, and also to the tough economic times.  The shelter’s services have been suspended for the time being.  

The Cherokee Child Advocacy Council, Inc. is a chartered council of Prevent Child Abuse Georgia. 

The Anna Crawford Children’s Center is a member of Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia and the National Children’s Alliance.