Coming soon! Stay tuned! Top of the line fundraising raffles to benefit our programs dedicated to prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse. #mcs4u
Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center
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ARE YOU READY?
You can be the winner of a designer's handbag or a spa day, or high-end accessories! Lucky Pinwheel Top of the line raffles will be starting next Monday, October 12th! SAVE THE DATE! All proceeds from these exclusive raffles will be directed to benefit child abuse victims in our community. #mcs4u
ARE YOU READY?
You can be the winner of a designer's handbag or a spa day, or high-end accessories! Lucky Pinwheel Top of the line raffles will be starting next Monday, October 12th! SAVE THE DATE! All proceeds from these exclusive raffles will be directed to benefit child abuse victims in our community. #mcs4u
Huge thanks to Ms. Beverly Cullinan for a fabulous donation of toiletries for our emergency shelter and group homes! This is her second year doing this for our children ❤️
Join us this week as we discuss mental health in children. Mental health disorders affect a child’s mood, thinking, and behaviors. Some of the most common mental health disorders include depression, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders. Manatee Children’s Services is dedicated to helping parents of children with mental health disorders find the resources they need for their family. #mcs4u
Healthy Families Manatee is a voluntary home visiting program providing family support, parent education, and child development assistance. Healthy Families offers support from pregnancy through the early years of childhood.
Some of the services Healthy Families offers are prenatal education, hands-on activities to help families learn about their child’s development, assistance with community resources, and parenting tips. The program is available to families in Manatee County who are expecting a child or are parents to a child under three months of age.
This program is available to families living in Manatee County who are expecting a child or have a child under three months of age. For more information, contact (941) 747-0889. #mcs4u
Our fundraiser Lucky Pinwheel, Top of the Line chance drawing is here!
The item of the week is an original Michael Kors handbag with Two tickets to Busch Gardens! The total value of the prize is $540. You can buy your tickets at: https://www.manateechildrensservices.com/luckypinwheel
Tickets are $10 each. Three tickets maximum per player.
All proceeds from this chance drawing will be directed to benefit victims of child abuse. The winner will be announce on Friday at 12:00 pm. Only 50 tickets will be sold. Free shipping in the U.S. GOOD LUCK!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RTPL7ALM8XWZL
Only 50 tickets will be sold! Buy your ticket today for a change to win an original Michael Kors handbag with Two tickets to Busch Gardens! The total value of the prize is $540. You can buy your tickets at: https://www.manateechildrensservices.com/luckypinwheel
Tickets are $10 each. Three tickets maximum per player.
All proceeds from Lucky Pinwheel chance drawing will be directed to benefit victims of child abuse. The winner will be announce on Friday at 12:00 pm here! Free shipping in the U.S. GOOD LUCK!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RTPL7ALM8XWZL
Tia Wilcox has been raising her granddaughter for the past year. Tia stated she has found support from a diverse group of grandparents through the GAP program at MCS. She also said the GAP coordinator, Jocina Newsome, has been a great asset in providing information about community donations and partners who can assist relative caregivers.
“In these trying times, we all need to support one another,” Tia said.
Tia loves spending quality time with her granddaughter through activities such reading, coloring, singing, road trips, lounging around, and “tickling her just to hear that goofy laugh.” Tia said she missed a lot of moments in her children’s lives when they were growing up, so she is happy that she gets to see her granddaughter’s various stages of development.
“This is a life-changing experience no matter what the child’s age,” Tia said. “But if you let the anxiety and bitterness toward the parent(s) go, it will bless you even more.” #mcs4u #grandparentsarethebest #GreatChildhoods
Have you got your tickets yet? Don’t miss the opportunity of winning a Michael Kors handbag plus two tickets to Busch Gardens! Lucky Pinwheel, Top of the line chance drawing is here! The lucky winner will be announced on Friday at noon! Only 50 tickets will be sold! Click here 👇🏻
https://www.manateechildrensservices.com/luckypinwheel
$10 per ticket.
Happy Monday! Our weekly Lucky Pinwheel chance drawing is here again and the item of the week is a beautiful Kate Spade handbag in warm beige plus a brow service courtesy of Waxing the city. Total value of the price is $420
Tickets are just $10 (suggested donation) You can buy a maximum of 3 tickets. The winner will be announced this Friday at 12:00 pm here! Only 50 tickets available. Please buy a ticket and help an abused children. #mcs4u #luckypinwheel
https://www.manateechildrensservices.com/luckypinwheel
With just $10 (suggested donation) you could be the lucky winner of a beautiful Kate Spade handbag plus a brow service courtesy of Waxing the City. Total value of the price is $420.
Please buy your tickets now and help an abused children. Only 50 tickets will be sold. The lucky winner will be announced this Friday at 12:00 pm on a Facebook live.
https://www.manateechildrensservices.com/luckypinwheel
Children with disabilities are more vulnerable to abuse, often due to speech delays, inability to verbally communicate abuse, or cognitive deficits/delays that prevent them from fully grasping the abuse. Some physical signs to look for in children with disabilities can include bruising, burns, imprints, genital abrasions or bruising, or broken bones. Behavioral changes may also emerge, such as aggression, fearfulness, and regression. Advocates in all programs at MCS are trained to look for these signs of abuse among children with disabilities. #mcs4u
Children with disabilities may be at higher risk for abuse or neglect than children without disabilities. Parents can also more easily become stressed with the demands placed on them by parenting a child with a disability. Manatee Children’s Services assists children with disabilities who have suffered from abuse by providing emotional support and referring families to community organizations that specialize in serving children with disabilities. #mcs4u
Check out our CPT Medical Exam Room “UP” makeover. Many thanks to Jessica, Kim, Dr. Riley and the rest of the team for their great work creating a child friendly space for our kids!
Happy Monday! Our weekly Lucky Pinwheel Chance Drawings benefiting victims of child abuse is here! The item of the week is a Medium Kate Spade backpack. Total value: $279. Only 50 tickets available. The winner will be announced on Friday at noon on Facebook live here. $10 (suggested donation) per ticket. A maximum of 3 tickets per person.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucky-pinwheel-top-of-the-line-chance-drawing-tickets-126461673269
According to The Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness, the overall number of homeless persons surveyed in Sarasota and Manatee Counties for 2019 was 1,135, down nearly 5% from 2018. #mcs4u #homelesslivesmatter
Have a GREAT WEEKEND!
#mcs4u #GreatChildhoods #StopChildAbuse
We are going LIVE at 12:00! The lucky winner of our weekly Lucky Pinwheel chance drawings will be announced!
Thank you so much for supporting this highly needed fundraiser! #mcs4u #StopChildAbuse #luckypinwheel
Last call for getting tickets to our Lucky Pinwheel chance drawing is today at 9:00 am! Just $10 per ticket. Please help abused children in our community.
The lucky winner will be announced at 12:00 pm.
https://www.manateechildrensservices.com/luckypinwheel
Homeless children and families in Manatee County need your help. Laura Licoski, advocate for homeless families, runs two Facebook pages dedicated to helping homelessness: “Home is Where the Heart Is” highlights local volunteer events and opportunities; “Facing Homelessness - Bradenton Florida” is a global page intended to spread awareness about homelessness and inviting others to connect with street friends in the community on a more personal level.
Laura frequently directs clients to the “one-stop shop,” Turning Points, but also works closely with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Tax and Tag, Salvation Army women’s shelter, women’s rehab centers, and women’s halfway houses. Laura said her best advice to those who want to help is to take a tour of Turning Points and Salvation Army to see what is already being done and what assistance is needed.
“The more product and volunteers that go to the streets, the more we actually enable instead of assist in the process of moving people forward,” Laura said. “Get involved in events such as collecting warm coats for the ‘Turning Points One Warm Coat’ event in December. I love to take people directly to the streets for a more personal experience.”
To connect with Laura about volunteer opportunities and homelessness awareness, please visit “Home is Where the Heart Is” and/or “Facing Homelessness – Bradenton Florida” on Facebook.
We are going live at 12:00!
The lucky winner of our Lucky Pinwheel chance drawing will be announced.
Stay tuned!
You have until 10:00 am to get your tickets to Lucky Pinwheel Top of the line chance drawing benefiting victims of child abuse. $10 (suggested donation) per ticket. $279 valued Kate Spade Backpack plus a bonus gift!
Don’t miss it!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucky-pinwheel-top-of-the-line-chance-drawing-tickets-126461673269
Last chance to get tickets to this week’s Lucky Pinwheel Top of the Line Chance Drawing is tomorrow, Friday at 10:00 am. Please buy your tickets and help an abused, neglected or abandoned child.
Just $10 (suggested donation) per ticket.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucky-pinwheel-top-of-the-line-chance-drawing-tickets-126461673269
Have you liked our Facebook page Lucky Pinwheel-Benefiting victims of child abuse?
This is Manatee Children’s Services main fundraiser. All proceeds will be directed to child victims of abuse.
This is how it works:
We will present several items to be drawn by a randomized wheel every Tuesday and Friday. Only high end items will be drawn. Tickets can be purchased through the PayPal link provided. The suggested donation per ticket will be determined by the item. Free shipping in the U.S.
#mcs4u #luckypinwheel #fundraiser #StopChildAbuse
Thank you for your service! To all those who have served, and those who continue to serve… Happy Veterans Day! #mcs4u
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
November 10 at 9:08 PM ·
For Friday we have a Kate Spade Cross body purse in “ Digital Red”
This retails for $279
$5 per spot ( suggested donation) with a total of 40 spots. A maximum of 5 slots per donor.
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=G3LSQUR2BVRXL
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Tickets just $5 (suggested donation) with a total of 40 spots!
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
November 10 at 9:08 PM ·
For Friday we have a Kate Spade Cross body purse in “ Digital Red”
This retails for $279
$5 per spot ( suggested donation) with a total of 40 spots. A maximum of 5 slots per donor.
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=G3LSQUR2BVRXL
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Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
November 10 at 9:03 AM ·
We are going live today at 4:00 pm!
Two lucky winners will be announced.
Thank you so much for your support!
Our Prevention staff have been very busy with Holiday food distribution for our Advocacy Center families!
Due to covid-19 we had to cancel our main fundraiser event Neptune’s Seaside Bash, that’s why we have created Lucky Pinwheel Top of the Line Chance drawings.
This fundraising effort will benefit victims of child abuse in our community.
I’m inviting you to please like our Facebook page Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse and support this cause by getting tickets to our drawings. You will love all the high end items we are offering!
Thanks in advance for your support,
Amalia Flores
Event Planner and Creative Director
Manatee Children’s Services.
Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center
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Last year we received and treated over 15,000 cases between children and families in our programs.
How can you help?
We invite you to Please visit our fundraiser Facebook page; Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse and get a ticket for our weekly drawings.
All proceeds will be directed to victims of child abuse. #mcs4u #luckypinwheel #StopChildAbuse
Last year we received and treated over 15,000 cases between children and families in our programs.
How can you help?
We invite you to Please visit our fundraiser Facebook page; Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse and get a ticket for our weekly drawings.
All proceeds will be directed to victims of child abuse. #mcs4u #luckypinwheel #StopChildAbuse
Happy Monday!
Have a great week!
#mcs4u #StopChildAbuse
Dilys Thompson
June 8 at 7:09 AM ·
Goosebumps 🥰 Sit down & watch all the way through x
You could be the lucky winner of this Ninja Air Fryer with a suggested donation of $6 per slot. Please buy your tickets today! Drawing is tomorrow at 4:00 pm.
#StopChildAbuse
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
November 13 at 7:45 PM ·
Just in time for the Holidays we have. Ninja max air fryer XL. This thing does everything!
$6 per spot. 40 total spots. No limits on how many spots you can purchase!
⭐️ ⭐️ PLEASE COMMENT BELOW ON HOW MANY SPOTS YOU WOULD LIKE, THEN CLICK THE PAYPAY LINK TO DONATE ⭐️ ⭐️
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=G3LSQUR2BVRXL
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‘Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.’ – Princess Diana
Each year during the holiday season we look to individuals or organizations to assist in fulfilling the gift wishes of the children that we serve as part of our “Holiday Project”.
The children participating in this project reside in our shelter, one of our three group homes, or have a caregiver involved in one of Manatee Children’s Services’ support programs.
All of the children provided for are victims of, or at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect.
If you or your company chooses to become a holiday sponsor, Please buy a $50 gift card from Walmart, Amazon, Target, Visa or MC on behalf of a child and mail it to:
Manatee Children’s Services
Attn: Holiday Project
1227 9th Ave W. Bradenton, FL 34205
The deadline for gift cards turn in is December 11th, 2020.
Due to Covid-19 and as a precautionary measure, we are asking our sponsors to please
mail a gift card instead of going shopping for toys.
If you are interested in making this holiday season brighter for a child in need by becoming a holiday sponsor, please contact Amalia Flores amaliaf@mcsfl.com
ucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
TUE, NOV 24 AT 5:05 PM EST
Friendsgiving Happy Hour
TUE, NOV 24 AT 5:05 PM EST
Friendsgiving Happy Hour
FRIENDSGIVING HAPPY HOUR! Today 4:00-6:00 pm at Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
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Friendsgiving Happy Hour
Today from 4 to 6pm
Buy one get one! (Suggested donation)
Le Creuset 3 pc casserole set
$5 per spot (suggested donation) 40 spots total no max per person
🚨 PLEASE POST BELOW THEN CLICK THE LINK TO DONATE 🚨
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=G3LSQUR2BVRXL
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Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
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Friendsgiving Happy Hour
Today from 4 to 6pm
Buy one get one! (Suggested donation)
Shark Rocket pro
$7 per spot (suggested donation) 40 spots total no max per person
🚨 PLEASE POST BELOW THEN CLICK THE LINK TO DONATE 🚨
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=G3LSQUR2BVRXL
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What makes December 1 different from any other day? You.
Join us this Tuesday, for the world's largest generosity movement. #GivingTuesday We are counting on you!
By joining the GivingTuesday movement, you’re proving that in times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together. #GivingTuesday
Our children are counting on you.
Our children are counting on you!
Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts.
#GivingTuesday is tomorrow!
#StopChildAbuse
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
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Don’t forget, we spin for this Samsung a7 tablet at 4 today!
for a suggested donation of just $7, you can have a chance to win.
( see the original post for more info on how many spots currently available)
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=G3LSQUR2BVRXL
On December 1, 2020 we'll unite for a worldwide celebration of generosity.
#GivingTuesday #givingtuesday2020 #mcs4u #StopChildAbuse
We have reached out to our local representatives. We urge you to do the same.
A must read article to protect the children served by your local Child Advocacy Center.
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This program to serve abused kids costs taxpayers nothing.
Please Sponsor a kid this holiday season.
The children participating in this project reside in our shelter, one of our three group homes, or have a caregiver involved in one of Manatee Children’s Services’ support programs.
All of the children provided for are victims of, or at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect. Please buy a $50 gift card from Walmart, Amazon, or Target on behalf of a child and mail it to:
Manatee Children’s Services
Attn: Holiday Project
1227 9th Ave W. Bradenton, FL 34205
The deadline for gift cards turn in is December 11th, 2020.
Thanks in advance for your generosity.
On behalf of our children, staff and board members, THANK YOU so much to the Manatee county whiskey society for supporting our cause. Thanks to donors like you, we are changing the lives of abused and abandoned children in the community.
This generous donation will be directed to our programs for prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse and also to our shelter and group homes.
Thanks to the bottle donors and to all the people who bought tickets to the raffle.
Today We are celebrating the holiday season with a virtual party. We are so proud of all of our staff members for all the hard work they do every day.
Our two employees of the year are Krista DiTucci and Chandra Washington, congratulations!
#mcs4u
We at Fantasy Travel would like to thank our wonderfully generous clients for the Toy Donations to benefit kids in need through Manatee Children's Services. This has been a really rough year, and the need is great. #loveourclients #ourclientsrock
Debbie Crissman
The girls at the MCS Girls Group Home spent time bonding with each other during a decorating activity last week led by Life Skills Coordinator, Vanessa Santos. Several of the girls in the Girls Group Home are finding optimism and hope as they will be reunified with their parents this holiday season. #mcs4u #happyholidays
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
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THANKS!!! 800 followers! Thank you so much for supporting this wonderful fundraiser benefiting victims of child abuse. Please continue buying tickets, you can be the next lucky winner of a fabulous high-end item. All proceeds form Lucky Pinwheel Chance Drawings will be directed to our programs for prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse. Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center
#mcs4u
We are amazed by your generosity. Thank you so much Sherri Mills and the members of Live2Give
Sherri MillsLive2Give
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Manatee County has the highest per capita opioid addiction in FL and there are more children than foster homes. Many have to remain in seriously unstable, abusive, and/or neglectful situations. 4️⃣ Live2Givers stepped up in a big way:
*One Live2Giver donated $2500 to Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center!!!! This person will not only be helping to make Christmas brighter for the children but helping to fund basic, urgent needs of the nonprofit.
*A Live2Give couple have decided to foster children living in Manatee County who have been terribly abused. They are halfway through a rigorous 3 month licensing program.
*Received word that another Live2Giver is collecting donations from family, friends, co-workers & hubby's biz colleagues for Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center. She is also organizing a cookie drive because without us, the kiddos will not get Holiday treats.
I get the goosebumps when I think of what our collective impact is doing in the 🌎 World. I hope you can feel it too. 😍4️
On behalf of our Board of Directors, Staff and clients, Merry Christmas!
#mcs4u #merrychristmas2020
Thank you Michelle Cummings Davis and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Child Protection Specialist Unit (CPS) for your generous donation to Manatee Children's Services. Your contribution has helped abused and neglected children have a happier, brighter holiday season.
The CPS Unit investigates allegations of abuse received through the Abuse Hotline which is maintained by The Department of Children and Families. MCS and our families appreciate you!
Thank you Longboat Key Firefighters Association for your generous monetary donation to Manatee Children's Services. Your gift has helped at-risk children and families have a reason to smile this holiday season.
Longboat Key Firefighters Association is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to assisting citizens and visitors of Longboat Key. MCS and our families appreciate you!
Thank you Tina Walker of Walker Family Childcare for your generous gift card donations to Manatee Children's Services. Your contribution has helped abused and neglected children have something to smile about this holiday season.
Walker Family Childcare has provided care for infants up to age 6 in Manatee County since 1998. MCS and our families appreciate you!
On behalf of our Board of Directors, Staff and clients, Merry Christmas!
#mcs4u #merrychristmas2020
Sherri MillsLive2Give
December 24 at 11:40 AM ·
Something has transpired in the past 12 hours that I just have to share. For obvious reasons, this year has been especially challenging for the staff at Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center, who work for a nonprofit wage. This morning, a Live2Giver gifted $250 to 25 staff members to show appreciation, support & Holiday Love for all they do for children.
She wanted to remain anonymous but I asked (ok basically begged) her to reconsider. I believe sharing how we choose to give back not only gives each other ideas but we inspire one another to be our best selves. None of us do it for "glory" or recognition. In fact, that part can be uncomfortable, so by sharing how & when you give back you are actually giving a gift to others. Thank you Charlotte Stone Hinman for sprinkling Christmas magic and for allowing me to share!
Thank you Jennifer Seavey of Air Products and Chemicals for your generous monetary donation to Manatee Children's Services. Your gift has helped at-risk children and families have a reason to smile this holiday season.
Air Products operates in 50 countries to serve customers across a wide range of industries including food and beverage, medical, energy, and transportation. MCS and our families appreciate you!
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff, and most especially the children and families served by Manatee Children's Services' Child Advocacy Center, Happy New Year!
2020 has been a year filled with lots of stress, sadness, and loss for many people in our neighborhoods and country. We are grateful for your continued support throughout this pandemic and celebrate that the lessons we have learned have made us a stronger, more cohesive team.
We are all looking forward to a starting off 2021 strong and working hard to advocate for the children and families suffering from the effects of child abuse and neglect in our community.
Again, thank you for being a part of our village and team throughout this year and we are very much looking forward to the day that we can thank each one of you in person!
Melinda C. Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
Thank you for your continued support to the annual MCS Holiday Project! The children and families will forever be grateful for everything you have done and given!!
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Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
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Wednesday at 6:30pm
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40 spots, $8 per spot,(suggested donation) no max per person
Comment below on how many spots you would like, then click the PayPal link to donate
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Kelli Geary, MCS program coordinator for Kids Personal Safety, is a trained facilitator for the Monique Burr Foundation curriculum which she presents at elementary schools across Manatee County. Kids Personal Safety has chosen to use the MBF curriculum because of its evidence-based and developmentally age-appropriate content. The curriculum is constructed from the most recent research on polyvictimization (victims experiencing multiple types of abuse). MBF facilitators use the same five safety rules for all age groups to help adults protect them from victimization: Know What’s Up, Spot Red Flags, Make a Move, Talk it Up, and No Blame No Shame.
Kids Personal Safety’s goal is to teach and supply students with the tools needed to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to bullying, cyberbullying, child abuse, and digital abuse dangers. #mcs4u
Preventing the cycle of child abuse requires quality interventions that bring about real change for children and families. This week we will look at all the evidence based “tools” MCS uses to produce results that help the children in our community to feel safe and thrive. #mcs4u
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
January 2 at 4:57 PM ·
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This Dooney and Bourke tote/purse is one of the nicest we have given away so far! It is made of leather with a navy and white striped duck cloth interior. The quality is just outstanding. This purse is large enough to hold everything you need to go about your day.
40 spots total, $7 per spot (suggested donation) no max per person
Comment below on how many spots you would like, then click the PayPal link to donate
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https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VMMQC85XSZHQN
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7 Kay Marie💵
8. Joe Harris 💵
9. Erin Margaret 💵
10. Erin Margaret 💵
11 Erika Holmes💵
12. Erika Holmes 💵
13. Aimee Mullins Greenwood 💵
14. Erin Margaret 💵
15 Jessica Pritchard💵
16. Bethann Alwine 💵
17. Erin Margaret 💵
18. Nicki James 💵
19. Erika Holmes 💵
20. Erin Margaret 💵
21 Kay Marie💵
22. Joe Harris 💵
23 Erika Holmes 💵
24. Erin Margaret 💵
25. Joe Harris 💵
26. Nicki James 💵
27. Erika Holmes 💵
28 Jessica Pritchard💵
29. Kay Marie 💵
30. Aimee Mullins Greenwood 💵
31. Bethann Alwine 💵
32. Erin Margaret 💵
33. Aimee Mullins Greenwood 💵
34. Joe Harris 💵
35 Jessica Pritchard 💵
36. Bethann Alwine 💵
37. Erika Holmes 💵
38. Bethann Alwine 💵
39 Jessica Pritchard 💵
40. Joe Harris 💵
Thank you so much to Myakka Elephant Ranch for inviting the children from our residential programs for a memorable morning with the elephants!
What a GREAT experience!
Happy Birthday!
Manatee County, Florida Government
January 9 at 8:00 AM ·
Happy Birthday, Manatee County!🎉
On this date in 1855, Florida Governor James E. Broome signed into law legislation that carved a 5,000-square mile section of land out of Hillsborough County. The new Manatee County’s boundaries stretched from Tampa Bay east to the Kissimmee River, all the way down to Lake Okeechobee, west to the Gulf of Mexico along what is now the boundary between Lee County and Charlotte County. It included all or parts of Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, DeSoto, Glades, Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
Head over to our Facebook story to learn more!
New brands at our main fundraiser Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
Drawings are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 pm on Facebook Live.
Please get your tickets and help a child!
The tickets run between $1 and $10 (suggested donation) and you can be the lucky winner of a high-end item at a very low cost.
We just added fabulous items from brands like Lulu Lemon, Swarovski, Lilly Pulitzer, Roomba, Crate and Barrel, Total Wine, Pottery Barn and more!
If you are looking for a GREAT gift or something cool for you, this is the place!
Thank you in advance for your support. Please remember that this is the main fundraiser for the agency. Due to covid, we had to cancel our Neptune’s Seaside Bash.
If you see a child and think something is wrong, don’t second guess yourself. Contact the authorities. Children need us to protect them from harm.
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Quick-thinking waitress used sign to save boy from allegedly abusive parents, police say
When introducing a new partner to your children, make sure he or she is not pushy and understands that rules and consequences need to be made together. A partner should not initially be an enforcer. Any partner who shows signs of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse will not be a good match for you or your children. #mcs4u
Dear friends of MCS this is a friendly reminder to Please continue supporting our main fundraiser: Lucky Pinwheel!
You could be the next lucky winner of fabulous items at a very low price! Drawings are three times a week. Please visit our Facebook page: Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Congratulations to our Friday lucky winners!
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse was live.
8 hrs ·
Three fabulous items will be drawn tonight at 6:30 at Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Foster parent Kelli shared some insight into her family’s incredible three-year journey of fostering:
“We have always been a supporter of families in the reunification process,” Kelli said, “but what we have gained along the way is that fostering is more than just fostering the child – as a foster parent, you have the capability of fostering the entire family!”
Kelli said her family walks alongside the parents displaying to them a healthy relationship, which further models to the child that “we are all in this together.”
“When this process is done appropriately, you are lucky enough to be welcomed into THEIR family,” Kelli said, “not just for the time you had their child in your care, but for a lifetime. Post-reunification, if done properly, is a beautiful and healing time for everyone.”
Kelli said she enjoys the continued communication, watching the children continue to develop, and sharing park dates, birthday parties, and holidays with families after reunification.
“As a foster parent, it is an honor to be in a position to truly impact a family and their future,” Kelli said.
There are no words to express our gratitude to Sherri Mills and the members of Live2Give
Your generosity, efforts and love are PRICELESS. Thank you so much! ❤️
Sherri MillsLive2Give
January 21 at 5:31 AM ·
Two fabulous items will be drawn tonight at Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse 6:30 pm!
Brita’s Premium Filtering stainless steel bottle $1 per ticket (suggested donation) and $100 Lululemon gift card $5 per ticket (suggested donation)
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The Safe Children Coalition is a nonprofit community-based care provider of education, prevention, diversion, and child welfare services including adoption and foster care. This community coalition blends resources to support, advocate, grow, and educate the children and families in Sarasota, Manatee, and Desoto counties. Some of the core functions provided by the Safe Children Coalition are case management, foster care, adoptions, independent living services, and training. Manatee Children’s Services residential staff work closely with the Safe Children Coalition to ensure all needs for foster children in our emergency shelter and group homes are being fully met.
Family Creations, Inc., in Bradenton offers a full range of adoption and clinical services for expectant mothers in need (or considering an adoption plan) and families who are interested in adoption. The agency’s goal is to serve expectant parents and children in foster care and help provide loving, nurturing homes for infants and children. Family Creations offers unlimited counseling, case management and wraparound services, home studies with detailed background checks, legal services, and personalized care.#mcs4u
Almost 20,000 children in Florida are in foster care; among these children, 600 are waiting for permanent placement without identified families. Research has shown that if foster children age out and are not adopted, they face many obstacles such as increased risks of homelessness. The residential team at Manatee Children’s Services works together with the Safe Children Coalition and Guardian ad Litem to help children in our group homes who are eligible for adoption find appropriate placement and prepare for the transition process.
#mcs4u #safechildrencoalition #GuardianAdLitem
Congratulations to our Friday lucky winners!
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse was live.
January 22 at 6:30 PM ·
Valentine’s Day is in 13 days! And Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse has something special for you!
Tomorrow, February 2nd You can be the lucky winner of a $100 Victoria’s Secret gift card! $5 per ticket (suggested donation) Please buy your tickets NOW. Only 40 spots available.
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Although schools were closed for a period of time due to COVID, Kids Personal Safety continued to reached thousands of students in Manatee County. The program has helped end bullying by allowing children to speak privately with the Kids Personal Safety instructor and collaborating with school counselors during disclosures. #mcs4u
Congratulations to the lucky winner of $100 Victoria’s Secret Gift Card!
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse was live.
Yesterday at 6:30 PM ·
Tonight’s drawing benefiting victims of child abuse 6:30 pm live on Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse ***$100 Victoria’s Secret Gift Card***
Please BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW ($5 suggested donation) at:
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During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Kids provided school counselors with prerecorded videos presented by the Kids Coordinator to post on Schoolology, students eLearning platform in Manatee County, and students were required to complete a student survey of the program to show comprehension and giving students the opportunity to disclose any concerns or abuse.
We are happy to announce that the Kids Personal Safety program is now back in schools presenting live presentations. #mcs4u
Congratulations to tonight’s lucky winners!! Starting tomorrow we will have one drawing per day!!!
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse was live.
February 1 at 6:31 PM ·
Tonight’s drawing at Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse 6:30 pm please BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
Yesterday at 11:30 PM ·
***Tuesday, February 9th 6:30 pm***
Pottery Barn Saddle Noir Bar Tool Set plus a $25 Total Wine Gift Card. Ideal for the home mixologist who loves to entertain in style. 🍸🍹
Just in time for Valentine's Day! ❤️
30 spots total, $5 per spot (suggested donation) no max per person.
Comment below on how many spots you would like, then click the PayPal link to donate:
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Pottery Barn Bar Tool Set includes $25 Total Wine gift card! $5 per ticket (suggested donation)
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Internships can help introduce one or many aspects of full-time employment while allowing exploration of interests and personal career goals. Working as an intern may also allow individuals to meet a potential mentor naturally and establish relationships that help guide a career path working within an agency or with a partner agency in the field. Many of Manatee Children’s Services’ interns have become full-time, permanent employees within the agency as a result of these mentorships along with their demonstrated passion for the MCS mission. #mcs4u
The Nutrition Initiative of Manatee
Yesterday at 10:26 AM ·
Another food pantry all-call tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb 9th)! 9:30am- 11am at F.E.L.T. headquarters: 901 8th Ave W in Palmetto! Come load up on some groceries!
This week we will be featuring the MCS Intern Program
Our program started over 18 years ago and we have hosted interns from 15 different universities and colleges across the United States. Through MCS, interns can gain valuable exposure to clinical operations within social services, participate in important meetings, and perform assigned tasks in a real-world setting. We highly value our interns and recognize the importance they bring to protecting children from abuse and neglect. #mcs4u
Manatee Children Services is a non-profit Child Advocacy Center (CAC) that has been serving children victimized by abuse and/or neglect for over four decades. We are the area's only emergency shelter and group home for child victims of abuse. #mcs4u #ReportChildAbuse #childadvocacy
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
February 13 at 12:15 AM ·
🔥 ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT 🔥
❤️Today @ 6:30 pm❤️
Coach round bottom blue crossbody purse.
This has pebbled leather with a fine blue suede interior. Perfect for all occasions.
40 spots, $4 per spot (suggested donation) no max per person
Comment below on how many spots you would like, then click the PayPal link to donate
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1 Leann Robertson💵
2 Kate Andrews💵
3. Alejandro Romano 💵
4. Troy Johnson 💵 
5. Erin Margaret 💵
6. Midge Weatherwax 💵 
7 Sandy Russell 💵
8. Patty Weatherwax Johnson 💵
9 Vanessa Lopez💵
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Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
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Nintendo Switch Lite
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40 spots total, $6 per spot (suggested donation) no max per person
Comment below on how many spots you would like, then click the PayPal link to donate
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1 Hannah Thomas 💵
2 Lauren Andrews 💵
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9 Aimee Mullins Greenwood 💵
10 Rafael Sanchez💵
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15 Sandy Russell💵
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18 Donna Scott Holmes💵
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30 Maria Cuadrado 💵
31 Sandy Russell 💵
32 Aimee Mullins Greenwood 💵
33 Natalie Barnwell 💵
34 Erika Holmes💵
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36 Donna Scott Holmes💵
37 Hannah Thomas 💵
38 Laura Lynn Marie💵
39 Erika Holmes 💵
40 Vanessa Lopez 💵
On behalf of our staff and board members, Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s celebrate the love and good friendships in our lives ❤️ #ValentinesDay2021
Courtney Veriha, University of West Florida student, chose to complete her internship through Manatee Children’s Services. Courtney interns with the GAP (Grandparents as Parents) program through which she provides advocacy for relative caregivers:
“I am interested in what I can do to help children and families,” Courtney said. “So far, I am seeing how families are able to grow back up after certain events, and I hope I will be able to learn more about what I can do to help.”
Courtney will graduate in May with her bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a minor in child welfare.
#mcs4u
Thank you so much for your support!
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
February 10 at 10:36 PM ·
This is how we work.
#mcs4u
Everyday, MCS advocates assist families in an effort to keep children safe. In one day, an MCS advocate could deliver a food basket to a family in need, help a child put together a victim impact statement to ensure a perpetrator of sexual abuse never has access to them again, explain the process of a forensic medical examination to a child to ease their fears, and search for a donor that can help a family keep their electricity on. It’s a multifaceted position and we are very lucky to have a great team of Advocates at MCS! #mcs4u #childadvocacy
During the 2020 holiday season, MCS Advocacy Center assisted a single mother and her abused 8 year old daughter receive funding for a residence by utilizing the Season of Sharing funds from Turning Points.
The mother and child were staying at a local motel. An MCS Advocate spoke to a potential new landlord throughout the week to obtain needed details; to receive a signed lease agreement; and to complete the SOS application. It was then emailed to Turning Points and the Advocate helped work the case to expedite a check so the family could move from the motel into their new home. The family was able to ultimately move in just before Christmas.
Some items the MCS Advocate gathered and provided them included blankets from Our Angel Donors, a Goodwill Manasota voucher for household items, presents for the child provided by the MCS Holiday Gift program, and one month’s worth of food from Our Daily Bread.
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Manatee County, Florida Government is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
February 17 at 11:20 AM ·
IMPORTANT VACCINE UPDATE: This week's Bennett Park vaccinations are being rescheduled as nationwide winter storms delay COVID-19 vaccine deliveries. Those scheduled for this Thursday and Friday (Feb. 18-19) at Bennett Park will be rescheduled to Feb. 25-26. If you were scheduled for this week at Bennett Park, you will receive an automated notification from Public Safety letting you know your appointment has been moved to next week (same time, a week later).
More information: https://www.mymanatee.org/news___events/what_s_new/feb_17_postpone
Hello friends from MCS!!
This is what we have been doing for the past 4 months as our main fundraiser for Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center.
We are having one drawing per day. Super cool items at a very low price (suggested donation) per ticket! All proceeds go to victims of child abuse.
Please like our page Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
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Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse was live.
February 1 at 6:31 PM ·
Manatee Children Services is a non-profit Child Advocacy Center (CAC) that has been serving children victimized by abuse and/or neglect for over four decades. We are the area's only emergency shelter and group home for child victims of abuse. #mcs4u #ReportChildAbuse #childadvocacy
In honor of Black History Month, Manatee Children’s Services would like to recognize important figures who have made a difference in social work.
Mami Phipps Clark (1917-1983) was a psychologist who focused on the development and racial consciousness of Black children. She studied at Howard University before receiving a PhD from Columbia University in 1943. With her husband, Kenneth Clark, Mamie is best known for providing the research on race and childhood development that was influential in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Supreme Court case in 1954. In 1946, she opened the first full-time institution in Harlem to offer psychological and casework services to local Black children and families. #mcs4u #BlackHistoryMonth
Every man is our brother, and every man’s burden is our own. Where poverty exists, all are poorer. Where hate flourishes, all are corrupted. Where injustice reins, all are unequal.”
These are the famous words of Whitney Moore Young, Jr., a civil rights leader and statesman in Black History who worked tirelessly to eradicate discrimination.
Young was born in Kentucky in 1921 and, in 1961, served as the dean of the School of Social Work at Clark Atlanta University, which now bears his name. He became president of the National Association of Social Workers in 1969 and served until his death in 1971.
Before his death, Young called on social workers to take action via the NASW News: “The crisis in health and welfare services in our nation today highlights for NASW what many of us have been stressing for a long time: inherent in the responsibility for leadership in social welfare is responsibility for professional action. They are not disparate aspects of social work but merely two faces of the same coin to be spent on more and better services for the people who need our help.”
Young received many honorary degrees and awards, including the Medal of Freedom presented by President Lyndon Johnson, for his outstanding civil rights accomplishments.
#mcs4u #BlackHistoryMonth
Angel Miller, 14-year employee of the Manatee Children’s Services residential program, has always had a passion for working with kids.
“I love helping kids become their better selves,” Angel said. “I can make a difference in someone’s life one day.”
Having worked in residential for so long, Angel said she has seen many different types of children and enjoys helping them all.
The person in Black History who Angel considers to be the most influential is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., because he had a dream that he shared with the world. #mcs4u #BlackHistoryMonth
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Jocina Newsome, Kinship Coordinator and TRUTH Family Advocate, began her career with Manatee Children’s Services 21 years ago. Jocina said she has always had a passion for helping others but felt oblivious to how much abuse was occurring in the world every day.
“It (being at MCS) changed the way that I viewed the world forever,” Jocina said. “I knew that being an advocate for those who couldn’t do it for themselves was just the thing for me.”
The person in Black History who Jocina considers to be the most influential is Maya Angelou: “Maya had a way with words that made you really think about things and had you in your feelings,” Jocina said. “Like Mrs. Angelou, I want the work that I have done and the words of encouragement that I have spoken to leave an impression on my families. I hope it showed them that they had someone in their corner who truly cares.”
#mcs4u #BlackHistoryMonth
Tonight’s drawing at Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse is being sponsored by one of our Board members, Mr. Henry Lawrence!
Thank you Henry for your generous donation!
Kate spate crossbody with matching wallet.

35 spots total, $6 per spot (suggested donation) no max per person
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A tour of MCS Clinical
Today’s spotlight is Cheryl Miller, MCS therapist with the Victims of Crime Act/Sexual Abuse Treatment Program. Cheryl started with MCS in 2009 and has been with VOCA/SATP for the past 6 1⁄2 years. At first, Cheryl stated she initially wanted to work with adults then later realized the biggest impact can be made through working with children due to their flexibility and room for growth during childhood intervention.“I love helping the children heal from trauma and seeing that process,” Cheryl said. “I love hearing a parent say their child is acting like a typical kids again, doing well in school when they were struggling, annoying their little brothers instead of hiding in their rooms, going out with a good friend, and doing typical teenage things.”
#womenequal
#internationalwomensday2021
Kerry Washington
March 5, 2020 at 10:24 AM ·
Throughout its run, Scandal showed that when women are empowered to reach their full potential, they have the ability to transform their lives, their communities, and the world. Every day, CARE works to ensure women around the world have the opportunity to grow, learn, achieve, and lead. Join CARE Ambassador Bellamy Young, Kerry Washington, Shonda Rhimes, Katie Lowes, and CARE in the fight for gender equality. Sign the petition to fight for women and girls in emergencies: http://bit.ly/2PMamEw. #IWD2020 #Scandal #WomenEqual
Manatee Children’s Services thanks The Rotary Club of Bradenton for funding a grant to supply our CPT medical team with a new Welch Allyn Scale-Tronix pediatric scale. The previous infant scale was in dire need of replacement as it was used for over two decades and weighed thousands of babies. An updated scale will ensure accurate weights for all infants that are victims of child abuse.
The scale will allow the medical team to document precise weights as little as one gram for their smallest patients. Because the team screens for failure to thrive and malnutrition as a result of neglect, having accurate and consistent weights allows them to track evaluations more effectively. The difference of one ounce can help our medical providers in their assessments of child abuse.
The Rotary Club of Bradenton’s motto is “service above self.” Founded in 1926, the club hosts service projects such as packing meals for those in need, fundraisers for local charities, and scholarships to community youth.
Jessica Pritchard of the CPT medical team at MCS is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and holds a Master of Science in Nursing. After becoming a nurse practitioner, Jessica completed specialized training in child abuse/maltreatment and forensic nursing. Additionally, she completes 60 hours of continuing child abuse and maltreatment education annually.
Jessica shared that the goal of the medical team is to ensure the health and safety of children in the community. Once the team completes an evaluation, they share findings with case coordinators, Child Protective Services, and law enforcement.
Jessica said the medical team recently received a donation from The Rotary Club of Bradenton for an infant scale, which will allow them to document precise weights as little as one gram for their smallest patients. Because the team screens for failure to thrive and malnutrition as a result of neglect, having accurate and consistent weights allows them to track evaluations more effectively. #mcs4u
Dr. Victoria Riley is our Child Protection Team Medical Director. Her work as a forensic pediatrician has ensured safety and justice for our local abused children. She often examines children that have been medically neglected, noting that medical neglect by a caregiver is the lack of provision for medical, dental, or psychiatric care that is necessary to prevent or treat physical or mental injury or illness. There are no words to express our gratitude to Dr. Riley for all the sacrifices she has made to be a part of our team. Her leadership, medical expertise, calm presence and soothing nature (often with a frightened, abused child at 3 am) is invaluable. #mcs4u
Social Work Month is celebrated each year during the month of March. The theme of Social Work Month 2021 is “Social Workers Are Essential.”
Social workers are essential to community well-being because they generate positive change among individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. They believe everyone has the right and potential to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Social workers believe in the importance of human relationships in society. They also believe each person has dignity and value.
Thank you to all our social workers for making the world a more positive place!
Since the first social work class was offered in the summer of 1898 at Columbia University, social workers have led the way in developing private and charitable organizations to serve people in the need. Today, Americans enjoy many privileges because early social workers saw injustices and took action.
Some examples of historical changes influenced by social work include:
Ensuring that the civil rights of all people regardless of gender, race, faith, or sexual orientation are protected
Providing disabled and elderly people with access to healthcare through Medicaid and Medicare
Affording humane treatment for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities
Raising awareness regarding mental illness and substance abuse.
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Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, Inc. Kiwanis Club of Sarasota
I love helping children and started my career as a teacher, moving into social work after I became a grandmother. I started at MCS as an intern and now I’m a full-time therapist. My work has been extremely rewarding as I am fully bi-lingual and have the opportunity to help Hispanic families that may not have gotten needed treatment due to language barriers. Watching a traumatized child get better after completing TF-CBT therapy is the reason why I love working at a Child Advocacy Center. ~ Fidelina Alvarez
Today’s clinical spotlight is Moriah Rudisill, MCS Child and Family Therapist. Moriah, who got her start with MCS as a graduate intern last summer, stated she has always wanted to work with children who have experienced trauma and has a passion for acting as their voice.
“The most rewarding part about my work is building relationships with children who have experienced hurt, loss, and trauma, seeing their symptoms improve, and watching them become confident and happy again like children should be,” Moriah said.
Please watch this. ❤️
Dawn Zebroski
March 10 at 9:23 AM ·
Oh my god this is absolutely amazing I hope everybody gets a chance to watch this
Social workers are essential, and so are their support staff. Victoria Hernandez has been with Manatee Children’s Services for 12 years, serving 6 years as administrative assistant.
“What I like about this agency is that it runs on teamwork,” Victoria said. “I’m there to help in any way I can so the advocates can perform better.”
Victoria provides support by completing agency tasks specific to each program, keeping advocates updated on new resources in the community, and providing a comfortable environment for children when parents meet with advocates.
“What I’ve learned and what I’ve seen about social work is that social workers do so much more than just advocating or developing plans to improve the clients’ well-being,” Victoria said. “They do things like use their own time to take clients to and from therapy when they have no transportation available. They continue to work with clients long after they are gone. The advocates here at MCS go above and beyond.” #mcs4u
Jaimie VanHoose, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and BRIC therapist at MCS, describes social workers as “champion advocates and clinical mental health providers who work with people experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or other disorders focusing on a person in their environment.”
Getting ready for our Fifth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign!
Manatee Children's Services, Inc MCS Child Advocacy Center was live.
March 17 at 10:30 AM ·
Stay tuned for our SPECTACULAR DRAWINGS on behalf of child abuse awareness month! Starting next Friday, April 2nd at 6:30 pm. FUN and unique items at Lucky Pinwheel - Benefiting victims of child abuse
Thanks for your support!
#pinwheelsforprevention
#GreatChildhoods
#StopChildAbuse
Fidelina Alvarez, therapist for the Victims of Crime Acts and Sexual Abuse Treatment Program at MCS, stated her job as a clinician is to assess each situation and find relief.
“For me to be a clinical social worker is a privilege and a blessing,” Fidelina said. “To witness the cyclical transformation of a traumatized child from the first day in therapy until the successful graduation of the program is amazing.
We are delivering pinwheels in the community!!
If you would like to be part of our Fifth Annual Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign, please contact Amalia Flores at amaliaf@mcsfl.com
Thank you to SunCoast blood centers, Waxing the City and Next Level Chiropractic for their support.
#pinwheelsforprevention
#GreatChildhoods
#StopChildAbuse
Christina Latham, CPT case coordinator at MCS, believes social work means having honest conversations.
“It means talking about uncomfortable subject so help protect those who are vulnerable,” Christina said. “It’s believing that you can make a difference.” #mcs4u
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The FCC has adopted 988 as a 3-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline.
