Justice Barbara Pariente to Lead the Fight Against ACEs in Statewide Panel on Thursday, May 20 WHAT: Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente is leading the fight against adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as the moderator of Part One of a statewide panel and resource series hosted by Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) on Thursday, […]
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Local Teacher Builds School in Kenya: Improving Our Collective Global Well-Being
NEWS RELEASE May 6, 2021For immediate releaseMedia contact: Cara Scarola [email protected] Local Teacher Builds School in Kenya: Improving Our Collective Global Well-Being Local history teacher James “Jim” Cummings has been cultivating youth empowerment locally and globally since 1987 and just recently opened the doors of Kijana Global Innovation School–a pre-primary and primary private school located […]
Advisory for Saturday, May 8, 2021: Youth Helping Youth
Eagle Scout Project Meraki Aims to Help with Kids’ Well-Being During Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week WHAT: Joseph DiMare, 14-year-old Life Scout with Troop 13 West Palm Beach, is working on becoming an Eagle Scout–the highest rank attainable by Boys Scouts of America. Joey chose Center for Child Counseling to be the beneficiary of his […]
Local Nonprofit Fights ACEs and Raises Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) is raising awareness and building prevention methods for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Palm Beach County.
According to the CDC, heightened stress, school closures, loss of income, and social isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the risk for child abuse and neglect. Adverse Childhood Experiences, such as abuse and neglect, are a leading public health issue. In the absence of healthy and buffering relationships, childhood trauma and adversity can have a devastating impact on the minds and bodies of children and lead to a lifetime of issues for individuals, including mental and physical health difficulties and a shorter life expectancy.