Tag: children
ECCAC Opens CARES Center in Fort Walton Beach April 19
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has announced a new program, CARES—Community Awareness, Advocacy, Resources, Education and Support. It is a community-based initiative...
The Magic Ingredients of The Boys & Girls Club
By Lisa Woodrum
The atmosphere was electric as I entered the gymnasium: confetti falling from above, balloons floating around, popping, the smell of pizza, rousing...
ECCAC’s Signature Gala & Golf Events March 8-10
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting on its annual signature Gala & Golf event this year, presented by George and Janice Hendricks. The Gala features...
Meet Our Hometown Hero: Children in Crisis’ Ken Hair
A Legacy of Compassion and Leadership
By Doug Stauffer
Ken Hair, a name synonymous with compassion and dedication, has been the face, heart and soul of Children...
Join the Wall of Champions
ECCAC calls on community to pave the way to ending child abuse and neglect
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) invites the community to become champions...
Group Seeks to Provide Hope for Adults With Autism
By Kenneth Books
Kids with autism have a tough road. But what about when those kids grow up to be adults with autism?
A group of...
Letter from Superintendent Marcus Chambers
Welcome to a brand-new year in the Okaloosa County School District! I cannot begin my thoughts and hopes for this year without thanking our...
ECCAC Rebrands
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has launched a new brand to continue growth and heighten its impact in the fight to end child abuse...
Reunification: The Primary Goal of Foster Care
By Ramsey Lawrence, Embrace Florida Kids
For many of us, remembering our childhood brings back happy memories: holidays spent with family, playing outside with siblings...
